SR 9 over Old Yalobusha River
PoorPosted for loadCalhoun County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI E SR 8 West · Structure no. 310000900704120
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 360 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over Old Yalobusha River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Old Yalobusha River 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 4 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 360 ft (109.7 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over Old Yalobusha River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 9 over Old Yalobusha River 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 Old Yalobusha River carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over Old Yalobusha River?
The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over Old Yalobusha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.