US Bridges

Clyde Perry Road over Whiteoak Bayou

Good

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 5S R11W · Structure no. SA7200000000022

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyde Perry Road over Whiteoak Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Clyde Perry Road over Whiteoak Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesClyde Perry Road
CrossesWhiteoak Bayou
LocationSec 7 T 5S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 84
Coordinates34.6551, -90.39893
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$50,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clyde Perry Road over Whiteoak Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clyde Perry Road over Whiteoak 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Clyde Perry Road over Whiteoak Bayou carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clyde Perry Road over Whiteoak Bayou?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Clyde Perry Road over Whiteoak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.