US Bridges

CO RD 555 over Roebuck Lake

FairPosted for load

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T19N R 1W B · Structure no. SA4200000000035

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 555 over Roebuck Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 555 over Roebuck Lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2035. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 555
CrossesRoebuck Lake
LocationSec 20 T19N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 555
CountyLeflore County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.49558, -90.31779
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2015)
Projected traffic345 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD 555 over Roebuck Lake built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 555 over Roebuck 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 555 over Roebuck Lake carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 555 over Roebuck Lake?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 555 over Roebuck Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.