US Bridges

Deovolente Road over Wasp Lake

Fair

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T16N R 2W B · Structure no. SA2700000000077

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deovolente Road over Wasp Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deovolente Road over Wasp Lake in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2044. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesDeovolente Road
CrossesWasp Lake
LocationSec 19 T16N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyHumphreys County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.21748, -90.45005
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 15
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2018)
Projected traffic495 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Deovolente Road over Wasp Lake built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deovolente Road over Wasp Lake 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 2023.

How much traffic does Deovolente Road over Wasp Lake carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Deovolente Road over Wasp Lake?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Deovolente Road over Wasp Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.