US Bridges

Co. Road 2247 over Bch Yockanookany River

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T16N R 8E B · Structure no. SA040000000A159

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 2247 over Bch Yockanookany River is a steel culvert carrying Co. Road 2247 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCo. Road 2247
CrossesBch Yockanookany River
LocationSec 34 T16N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 408
Coordinates33.20328, -89.45907
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 2247 over Bch Yockanookany River built?

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

What condition is Co. Road 2247 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Road 2247 over Bch Yockanookany River carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 2247 over Bch Yockanookany River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Co. Road 2247 over Bch Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.