White Lake Road over Opposum Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T25N R 1W B · Structure no. SA6800000000075
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
White Lake Road over Opposum Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying White Lake Road over Opposum Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was White Lake Road over Opposum Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is White Lake Road over Opposum 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does White Lake Road over Opposum Bayou carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is White Lake Road over Opposum Bayou?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns White Lake Road over Opposum Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.