US Bridges

CO RD 537 over Henry Lake

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T20N R 2W B · Structure no. SA420000000A075

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 537 over Henry Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 537 over Henry Lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 537
CrossesHenry Lake
LocationSec 36 T20N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 537
Coordinates33.55192, -90.36026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks—
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 537 over Henry Lake built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 537 over Henry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 537 over Henry Lake carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 537 over Henry Lake?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 537 over Henry Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.