SR 8 over Yalobusha River
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI E Calhoun Cl · Structure no. 310000800912040
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 over Yalobusha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Yalobusha River in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 over Yalobusha River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 8 over Yalobusha 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 8 over Yalobusha River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 over Yalobusha River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 over Yalobusha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.