Drew-Ruleville RD over Blue Lake
FairSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T22N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000118
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Drew-Ruleville RD over Blue Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drew-Ruleville RD over Blue Lake in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Drew-Ruleville RD over Blue Lake built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Drew-Ruleville RD over Blue 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Drew-Ruleville RD over Blue Lake carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Drew-Ruleville RD over Blue Lake?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Drew-Ruleville RD over Blue Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.