US Bridges

CO RD 559 over Mcnutt Lake

FairPosted for load

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T21N R 2W B · Structure no. SA4200000000094

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 559 over Mcnutt Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 559 over Mcnutt Lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2035. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 559
CrossesMcnutt Lake
LocationSec 36 T21N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 706
CountyLeflore County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.64244, -90.34872
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2015)
Projected traffic390 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 559 over Mcnutt Lake built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 559 over Mcnutt 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 559 over Mcnutt Lake carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 559 over Mcnutt Lake?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 559 over Mcnutt Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.