Bluff Lake Road over Old Bluff Lake Spillway
FairNoxubee County, Mississippi · Bluff Lake Road · Structure no. 000043620-54863
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
About this bridge
Bluff Lake Road over Old Bluff Lake Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluff Lake Road over Old Bluff Lake Spillway in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff Lake Road over Old Bluff Lake Spillway built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff Lake Road over Old Bluff Lake Spillway 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bluff Lake Road over Old Bluff Lake Spillway carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bluff Lake Road over Old Bluff Lake Spillway?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Bluff Lake Road over Old Bluff Lake Spillway?
It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.