US Bridges

Louisville ST over Yockanookany River

Fair

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T17N R11E · Structure no. SA1000000000092

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louisville ST over Yockanookany River is a concrete culvert carrying Louisville ST over Yockanookany River in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLouisville ST
CrossesYockanookany River
LocationSec 29 T17N R11E
RouteCity Street 369
Coordinates33.30861, -89.17365
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louisville ST over Yockanookany River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louisville ST over Yockanookany River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Louisville ST over Yockanookany River carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Louisville ST over Yockanookany River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Louisville ST over Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.