US Bridges

Co. Road 5053 over Bch Yockanookany River

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T14N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0400000000083

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5053 over Bch Yockanookany River is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 5053 over Bch Yockanookany River in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCo. Road 5053
CrossesBch Yockanookany River
LocationSec 11 T14N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 412
Coordinates33.08265, -89.44189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5053 over Bch Yockanookany River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 5053 over Bch Yockanookany River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 5053 over Bch Yockanookany River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5053 over Bch Yockanookany River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Co. Road 5053 over Bch Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.