Yale Street over Jones Bayou
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T22N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000091
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Street over Jones Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Yale Street over Jones Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yale Street over Jones Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yale Street over Jones Bayou 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Yale Street over Jones Bayou carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Yale Street over Jones Bayou?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Yale Street over Jones Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.