Yale Street over Bear Pen Canal
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T22N R 6W B · Structure no. SA0600000000119
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yale Street over Bear Pen Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Yale Street over Bear Pen Canal in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 54 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yale Street over Bear Pen Canal built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Yale Street over Bear Pen Canal 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 2023.
How much traffic does Yale Street over Bear Pen Canal carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Yale Street over Bear Pen Canal?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Yale Street over Bear Pen Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.