US Bridges

Six Mile Lake Road over Six Mile Lake

Fair

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 7S R11W B · Structure no. SA7200000000038

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Six Mile Lake Road over Six Mile Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Six Mile Lake Road over Six Mile Lake in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

CarriesSix Mile Lake Road
CrossesSix Mile Lake
LocationSec 27 T 7S R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 1933
Coordinates34.44629, -90.34869
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 Six Mile Lake Road over Six Mile Lake built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Six Mile Lake Road over Six Mile 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Six Mile Lake Road over Six Mile Lake carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Six Mile Lake Road over Six Mile Lake?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Six Mile Lake Road over Six Mile Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.