US Bridges

Hannah St. over Yockanookany Canal

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T15N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0400000000122

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hannah St. over Yockanookany Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hannah St. over Yockanookany Canal in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHannah St.
CrossesYockanookany Canal
LocationSec 35 T15N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 685
Coordinates33.12318, -89.45292
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic585 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hannah St. over Yockanookany Canal built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hannah St. over Yockanookany Canal 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 Hannah St. over Yockanookany Canal carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hannah St. over Yockanookany Canal?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hannah St. over Yockanookany Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.