US Bridges

Long Lake Road over Drainage Ditch

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T16N R 3E B · Structure no. SA7500000000035

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Lake Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Long Lake Road over Drainage Ditch in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLong Lake Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 2 T16N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.38678, -90.87331
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2021)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Lake Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Lake Road over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Long Lake Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Long Lake Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Long Lake Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.