US Bridges

SR 26 over Moody Lake

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E LA State Line · Structure no. 310002605500150

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
482 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Moody Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Moody Lake in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2043. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 72.1 mi (116 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesMoody Lake
Location1.5 MI E LA State Line
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates30.78813, -89.79816
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed72.1 mi (116 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$327 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Moody Lake built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Moody Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Moody Lake carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Moody Lake?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Moody Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.