US Bridges

SR 9 over Yockanookany Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N SR 12 · Structure no. 310000901000050

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Yockanookany Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Yockanookany Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesYockanookany Creek
Location0.5 MI N SR 12
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates33.32501, -89.18405
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 over Yockanookany Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Yockanookany 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Yockanookany Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Yockanookany Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Yockanookany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.