Cedar Lake RD over Tchoutacabouffa River
PoorPosted for loadHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 7S R10W B · Structure no. SA2400000000088
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Movable - Swing
- Steel
- Length
- 477 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Lake RD over Tchoutacabouffa River is a steel movable - swing carrying Cedar Lake RD over Tchoutacabouffa River in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Lake RD over Tchoutacabouffa River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Lake RD over Tchoutacabouffa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Cedar Lake RD over Tchoutacabouffa River carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Lake RD over Tchoutacabouffa River?
The structure is 477 ft (145.4 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Lake RD over Tchoutacabouffa River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.