US Bridges

Access Road over Sardis Emerg. Spillway

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · NW End of Sardis Dam · Structure no. CEPLMKMS0000006

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
601 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over Sardis Emerg. Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Sardis Emerg. Spillway in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 601 ft (183.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesSardis Emerg. Spillway
LocationNW End of Sardis Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.42262, -89.81296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length601 ft (183.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Sardis Emerg. Spillway built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Sardis Emerg. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Sardis Emerg. Spillway carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Sardis Emerg. Spillway?

The structure is 601 ft (183.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Sardis Emerg. Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).