SR 9 over Yalobusha Canal
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Mississippi · 2.8 MI E SR 8 West · Structure no. 310000900704090
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 560 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over Yalobusha Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Yalobusha Canal in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over Yalobusha Canal built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 9 over Yalobusha Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 9 over Yalobusha Canal carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over Yalobusha Canal?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over Yalobusha Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.