US Bridges

CO RD 541 over Six Mile Lake

Poor

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T21N R 1E B · Structure no. SA4200000000077

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
456 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 541 over Six Mile Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 541 over Six Mile Lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2034. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO RD 541
CrossesSix Mile Lake
LocationSec 17 T21N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 541
Coordinates33.68594, -90.21417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans24
Design loadH 15
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2014)
Projected traffic180 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 541 over Six Mile Lake built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 541 over Six Mile Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 541 over Six Mile Lake carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 541 over Six Mile Lake?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 541 over Six Mile Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.