US Bridges

US 11 over Lake

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N Jones Cl · Structure no. 210001103111770

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Lake in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesLake
Location0.7 MI N Jones Cl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.83179, -88.99904
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$939 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Lake built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 over Lake carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Lake?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.