US Bridges

Crenshaw Road over Ark Bayou

Good

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 6S R12W B · Structure no. SA7200000000035

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crenshaw Road over Ark Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Crenshaw Road over Ark Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCrenshaw Road
CrossesArk Bayou
LocationSec 36 T 6S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 115
Coordinates34.5106, -90.42347
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 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 traffic320 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crenshaw Road over Ark Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crenshaw Road over Ark 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Crenshaw Road over Ark Bayou carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crenshaw Road over Ark Bayou?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Crenshaw Road over Ark Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.