US Bridges

Arkabutla Dam RD over Lost Lake Bayou

Fair

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 3S R10W B · Structure no. SA7200000000005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkabutla Dam RD over Lost Lake Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Arkabutla Dam RD over Lost Lake Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesArkabutla Dam RD
CrossesLost Lake Bayou
LocationSec 35 T 3S R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 1964
CountyTunica County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.77215, -90.23737
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic425 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Arkabutla Dam RD over Lost Lake Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkabutla Dam RD over Lost Lake Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Arkabutla Dam RD over Lost Lake Bayou carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arkabutla Dam RD over Lost Lake Bayou?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arkabutla Dam RD over Lost Lake Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.