US Bridges

River Road over Twin Lake Bayou

Fair

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T15N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2700000000072

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Twin Lake Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying River Road over Twin Lake Bayou in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesTwin Lake Bayou
LocationSec 30 T15N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 693
Coordinates33.11576, -90.65367
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 River Road over Twin Lake Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Twin Lake Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Twin Lake Bayou carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Twin Lake Bayou?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Twin Lake Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.