Three Mile Lake RD over Short Bayou
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T17N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000004
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Three Mile Lake RD over Short Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Three Mile Lake RD over Short Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Three Mile Lake RD over Short Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Three Mile Lake RD over Short Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Three Mile Lake RD over Short Bayou carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Three Mile Lake RD over Short Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Three Mile Lake RD over Short Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.