US Bridges

SR 16/SR 149 over Broad Lake

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI N SR 3 · Structure no. 210004948220640

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,122 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16/SR 149 over Broad Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16/SR 149 over Broad Lake in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 1,122 ft (342 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16/SR 149
CrossesBroad Lake
Location3.3 MI N SR 3
RouteState Highway 16
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.87725, -90.48463
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,122 ft (342 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 16/SR 149 over Broad Lake built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16/SR 149 over Broad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16/SR 149 over Broad Lake carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 16/SR 149 over Broad Lake?

The structure is 1,122 ft (342 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16/SR 149 over Broad Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.