US Bridges

Co. Road 5224 over Bch Yockanookany River

FairPosted for load

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T14N R 9E · Structure no. SA0400000000089

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5224 over Bch Yockanookany River is a steel other carrying Co. Road 5224 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 5224
CrossesBch Yockanookany River
LocationSec 7 T14N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 295
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.08716, -89.41016
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating3.1 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$58,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5224 over Bch Yockanookany River built?

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

What condition is Co. Road 5224 over Bch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 5224 over Bch Yockanookany River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Co. Road 5224 over Bch Yockanookany River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 5224 over Bch Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.