US Bridges

Long Lake Road over Long Lake

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T23N R 4W · Structure no. SA6700000000148

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
247 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Lake Road over Long Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Long Lake Road over Long Lake in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLong Lake Road
CrossesLong Lake
LocationSec 14 T23N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 381
Coordinates33.86736, -90.57904
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Lake Road over Long Lake built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Lake Road over Long 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 May 2024.

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

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Long Lake Road over Long Lake?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Long Lake Road over Long Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.