US Bridges

CO RD 557 over Dell Lake

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T18N R 1E B · Structure no. SA420000000A008

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 557 over Dell Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 557 over Dell Lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 557
CrossesDell Lake
LocationSec 14 T18N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 557
Coordinates33.42723, -90.16413
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic165 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 557 over Dell Lake built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 557 over Dell Lake 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 557 over Dell Lake carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 557 over Dell Lake?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 557 over Dell Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.