Winterville-Prisc over Shell Lake
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T19N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000281
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winterville-Prisc over Shell Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winterville-Prisc over Shell Lake in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Winterville-Prisc over Shell Lake built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winterville-Prisc over Shell 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Winterville-Prisc over Shell Lake carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Winterville-Prisc over Shell Lake?
The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Winterville-Prisc over Shell Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.