US Bridges

White Lake Road over Muddy Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T25N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6800000000079

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Lake Road over Muddy Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying White Lake Road over Muddy Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWhite Lake Road
CrossesMuddy Bayou
LocationSec 30 T25N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 776
Coordinates34.00494, -90.23505
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Lake Road over Muddy Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Lake Road over Muddy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does White Lake Road over Muddy Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is White Lake Road over Muddy Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns White Lake Road over Muddy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.