US Bridges

Access Road over Enid Emerg.Spillway

FairPosted for load

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 2MI E I-55 Off Ramp · Structure no. CEPLMKMS0000004

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over Enid Emerg.Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Enid Emerg.Spillway in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Road
CrossesEnid Emerg.Spillway
Location2MI E I-55 Off Ramp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.16062, -89.90443
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Enid Emerg.Spillway built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Enid Emerg.Spillway 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 Access Road over Enid Emerg.Spillway carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Enid Emerg.Spillway?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Enid Emerg.Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).