US Bridges

SR 35 over Yockanookany River

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI S Natchez Trace · Structure no. 310003500415510

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
570 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Yockanookany River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Yockanookany River in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2043. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesYockanookany River
Location0.3 MI S Natchez Trace
RouteState Highway 35
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.03194, -89.57771
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Yockanookany River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Yockanookany River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Yockanookany River carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Yockanookany River?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.