US Bridges

CO RD 538 over Lake Henry

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · SEC_31_T20N_R 1W B · Structure no. SA4200000000060

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 538 over Lake Henry is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 538 over Lake Henry in Leflore 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2035. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 538
CrossesLake Henry
LocationSEC_31_T20N_R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 1768
Coordinates33.54833, -90.33222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2015)
Projected traffic720 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 538 over Lake Henry built?

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

What condition is CO RD 538 over Lake Henry 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 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 538 over Lake Henry carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 538 over Lake Henry?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 538 over Lake Henry?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.