US Bridges

Justus Road over Bear Lake

Fair

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6S R12W · Structure no. SA7200000000041

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
339 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Justus Road over Bear Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Justus Road over Bear Lake in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesJustus Road
CrossesBear Lake
LocationSec 14 T 6S R12W
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyTunica County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.5608, -90.43947
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Justus Road over Bear Lake built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Justus Road over Bear 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 Justus Road over Bear Lake carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Justus Road over Bear Lake?

The structure is 339 ft (103.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Justus Road over Bear Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.