US Bridges

Jack Verner Road over Jacks Lake Bayou

Fair

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 4S R11W · Structure no. SA7200000000017

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Verner Road over Jacks Lake Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Jack Verner Road over Jacks Lake Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Verner Road
CrossesJacks Lake Bayou
LocationSec 25 T 4S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyTunica County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.70323, -90.32272
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Verner Road over Jacks Lake Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Verner Road over Jacks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Jack Verner Road over Jacks Lake Bayou carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jack Verner Road over Jacks Lake Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jack Verner Road over Jacks Lake Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.