White Lake Road over Brushy Bayou
PoorTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T25N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000069
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Lake Road over Brushy Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying White Lake Road over Brushy Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Lake Road over Brushy Bayou built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is White Lake Road over Brushy Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does White Lake Road over Brushy Bayou carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is White Lake Road over Brushy Bayou?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns White Lake Road over Brushy Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.