US Bridges

Lizana School Road over Windy Hills Lake

Good

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T06S R12W · Structure no. SA240000000A064

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lizana School Road over Windy Hills Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Lizana School Road over Windy Hills Lake in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLizana School Road
CrossesWindy Hills Lake
LocationSec 18 T06S R12W
RouteCounty Highway 8930
Coordinates30.52003, -89.23388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2007)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lizana School Road over Windy Hills Lake built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lizana School Road over Windy Hills Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Lizana School Road over Windy Hills Lake carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lizana School Road over Windy Hills Lake?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lizana School Road over Windy Hills Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.