Sarah Road over Walnut Lake North
PoorPosted for loadTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 6S R10W B · Structure no. SA7200000000028
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sarah Road over Walnut Lake North is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sarah Road over Walnut Lake North in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sarah Road over Walnut Lake North built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sarah Road over Walnut Lake North in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Sarah Road over Walnut Lake North carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sarah Road over Walnut Lake North?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sarah Road over Walnut Lake North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.