Sunflower Road over Shackleford Lake
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T19N R 4W B · Structure no. SA6700000000062
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sunflower Road over Shackleford Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Sunflower Road over Shackleford Lake in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 89 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunflower Road over Shackleford Lake built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Sunflower Road over Shackleford 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 Sunflower Road over Shackleford Lake carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sunflower Road over Shackleford Lake?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Sunflower Road over Shackleford Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.