Dundee-Flower Lake over Bear Lake
PoorPosted for loadTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6S R12W B · Structure no. SA7200000000033
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dundee-Flower Lake over Bear Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Dundee-Flower Lake over Bear Lake in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dundee-Flower Lake over Bear Lake built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dundee-Flower Lake over Bear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dundee-Flower Lake over Bear Lake carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Dundee-Flower Lake over Bear Lake?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Dundee-Flower Lake over Bear Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.