US Bridges

Lusk Road over Natural Bayou

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T21N R 4W · Structure no. SA670000000A107

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
193 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lusk Road over Natural Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Lusk Road over Natural Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLusk Road
CrossesNatural Bayou
LocationSec 4 T21N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 322
Coordinates33.71941, -90.6169
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lusk Road over Natural Bayou built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lusk Road over Natural Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lusk Road over Natural Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lusk Road over Natural Bayou?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lusk Road over Natural Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.