US Bridges

Bear Lake Road over Brushy Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T23N R 1E · Structure no. SA6800000000017

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Lake Road over Brushy Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Lake Road over Brushy Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesBear Lake Road
CrossesBrushy Bayou
LocationSec 36 T23N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates33.80936, -90.14322
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Lake Road over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Lake Road over Brushy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Lake Road over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bear Lake Road over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Lake Road over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.