US Bridges

Wade-Vancleave RD over Parkers Lake

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 5S R 6W B · Structure no. SA300000000A036

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
552 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade-Vancleave RD over Parkers Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wade-Vancleave RD over Parkers Lake in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2041. The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

CarriesWade-Vancleave RD
CrossesParkers Lake
LocationSec 31 T 5S R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 2104
Coordinates30.63283, -88.59978
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length552 ft (168.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2021)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wade-Vancleave RD over Parkers Lake built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wade-Vancleave RD over Parkers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wade-Vancleave RD over Parkers Lake carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wade-Vancleave RD over Parkers Lake?

The structure is 552 ft (168.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wade-Vancleave RD over Parkers Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.