US Bridges

Hurricane Lake DR over Hurricane Lake Spillway

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 6N R 6E · Structure no. SA4300000000084

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurricane Lake DR over Hurricane Lake Spillway is a concrete channel beam carrying Hurricane Lake DR over Hurricane Lake Spillway in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHurricane Lake DR
CrossesHurricane Lake Spillway
LocationSec 9 T 6N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 299
Coordinates31.50464, -90.6087
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurricane Lake DR over Hurricane Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurricane Lake DR over Hurricane Lake Spillway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hurricane Lake DR over Hurricane Lake Spillway carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hurricane Lake DR over Hurricane Lake Spillway?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hurricane Lake DR over Hurricane Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.