US Bridges

Fish Lake Road over Airport Ditch

Good

Tunica County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5S R11W · Structure no. SA7200000000053

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Lake Road over Airport Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Fish Lake Road over Airport Ditch in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesFish Lake Road
CrossesAirport Ditch
LocationSec 10 T 5S R11W
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyTunica County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.6553, -90.34068
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Fish Lake Road over Airport Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Lake Road over Airport Ditch 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 Fish Lake Road over Airport Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fish Lake Road over Airport Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Fish Lake Road over Airport Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.