US Bridges

Lake-Norris Road over Bch of Warrior Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R 9E B · Structure no. SA6200000000059

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake-Norris Road over Bch of Warrior Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lake-Norris Road over Bch of Warrior Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLake-Norris Road
CrossesBch of Warrior Creek
LocationSec 24 T 6N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 466
Coordinates32.34024, -89.33246
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake-Norris Road over Bch of Warrior Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake-Norris Road over Bch of Warrior Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lake-Norris Road over Bch of Warrior Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lake-Norris Road over Bch of Warrior Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lake-Norris Road over Bch of Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.