US Bridges

CR 35 over Yalabusha Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T13S R 2E B · Structure no. SA0900000000036

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Yalabusha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 35 over Yalabusha Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 35
CrossesYalabusha Creek
LocationSec 9 T13S R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates33.97236, -89.08742
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35 over Yalabusha Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Yalabusha Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Yalabusha Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Yalabusha Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns CR 35 over Yalabusha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.