US Bridges

Hemphill Road over Sunrise Bayou

Fair

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 7S R11W · Structure no. SA7200000000039

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
248 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemphill Road over Sunrise Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Hemphill Road over Sunrise Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHemphill Road
CrossesSunrise Bayou
LocationSec 10 T 7S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 289
CountyTunica County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.48167, -90.35352
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hemphill Road over Sunrise Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hemphill Road over Sunrise Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hemphill Road over Sunrise Bayou carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hemphill Road over Sunrise Bayou?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hemphill Road over Sunrise Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.