US Bridges

Fish Lake Road over Drainage Canal

Fair

Humphreys County, Mississippi · SEC_18_T14N_R 3W B · Structure no. SA2700000000020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Lake Road over Drainage Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fish Lake Road over Drainage Canal in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFish Lake Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationSEC_18_T14N_R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates33.05214, -90.55106
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$76,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Lake Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Lake Road over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Fish Lake Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fish Lake Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Lake Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.