US Bridges

Co. Road 2246 over Bch Yockanookany River

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T15N R 9E · Structure no. SA040000000A126

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 2246 over Bch Yockanookany River is a steel culvert carrying Co. Road 2246 over Bch Yockanookany River in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Road 2246
CrossesBch Yockanookany River
LocationSec 23 T15N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 285
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.14266, -89.34589
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$520,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 2246 over Bch Yockanookany River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 2246 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 2246 over Bch Yockanookany River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 2246 over Bch Yockanookany River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Road 2246 over Bch Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.