US Bridges

Tucker Place Road over Upper Walnut Lake

Fair

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6S R10W · Structure no. SA7200000000027

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker Place Road over Upper Walnut Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker Place Road over Upper Walnut Lake in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker Place Road
CrossesUpper Walnut Lake
LocationSec 6 T 6S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyTunica County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.58952, -90.29929
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$150,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker Place Road over Upper Walnut Lake built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker Place Road over Upper Walnut 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Tucker Place Road over Upper Walnut Lake carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Tucker Place Road over Upper Walnut Lake?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker Place Road over Upper Walnut Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.