US Bridges

Magnolia Lane over Bridgewater Lakes

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 8N R12W · Structure no. SA3400000000138

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magnolia Lane over Bridgewater Lakes is a concrete channel beam carrying Magnolia Lane over Bridgewater Lakes in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMagnolia Lane
CrossesBridgewater Lakes
LocationSec 31 T 8N R12W
RouteCounty Highway 1566
Coordinates31.62136, -89.23869
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$294,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magnolia Lane over Bridgewater Lakes built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magnolia Lane over Bridgewater Lakes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Magnolia Lane over Bridgewater Lakes carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Magnolia Lane over Bridgewater Lakes?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Magnolia Lane over Bridgewater Lakes?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.