US Bridges

Nepanee Road over Bear Lake

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T19N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7600000000295

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nepanee Road over Bear Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying Nepanee Road over Bear Lake in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNepanee Road
CrossesBear Lake
LocationSec 36 T19N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 807
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.44681, -90.88179
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic434 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nepanee Road over Bear Lake built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Nepanee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nepanee Road over Bear Lake carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nepanee Road over Bear Lake?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nepanee Road over Bear Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.