Walnut Lake RD over Lower Walnut Lake
PoorClosed to trafficTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6S R10W B · Structure no. SA7200000000030
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 269 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Lake RD over Lower Walnut Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Walnut Lake RD over Lower Walnut Lake in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Lake RD over Lower Walnut Lake built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Lake RD over Lower Walnut Lake 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Lake RD over Lower Walnut Lake carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Lake RD over Lower Walnut Lake?
The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Lake RD over Lower Walnut Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.