US Bridges

Satartia Road over Lake George Canal

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T10N R 4W B · Structure no. SA8200000000063

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satartia Road over Lake George Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Satartia Road over Lake George Canal in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSatartia Road
CrossesLake George Canal
LocationSec 18 T10N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 510
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.71892, -90.65064
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2017)
Projected traffic550 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$840,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Satartia Road over Lake George Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satartia Road over Lake George Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Satartia Road over Lake George Canal carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Satartia Road over Lake George Canal?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Satartia Road over Lake George Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.