US Bridges

Fish Lake Road over Fish Lake

Good

Sharkey County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T14N R 5W · Structure no. SA6300000000053

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Lake Road over Fish Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Fish Lake Road over Fish Lake in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Lake Road
CrossesFish Lake
LocationSec 30 T14N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountySharkey County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.03075, -90.75494
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fish Lake Road over Fish Lake built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Lake Road over Fish Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Fish Lake Road over Fish Lake carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fish Lake Road over Fish Lake?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Lake Road over Fish Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.