US Bridges

Perry Road over Mckinney Lake

Fair

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 4S R11W B · Structure no. SA7200000000015

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Road over Mckinney Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Perry Road over Mckinney Lake in Tunica 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPerry Road
CrossesMckinney Lake
LocationSec 17 T 4S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 2908
Coordinates34.7387, -90.39087
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 inspectionMarch 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 length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic825 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Perry Road over Mckinney Lake built?

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

What condition is Perry Road over Mckinney Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Perry Road over Mckinney Lake carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Perry Road over Mckinney Lake?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Road over Mckinney Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.