US Bridges

Dewey ST over Yockanookany River

FairPosted for load

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T17N R11E · Structure no. SA1000000000094

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewey ST over Yockanookany River is a concrete channel beam carrying Dewey ST over Yockanookany River in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDewey ST
CrossesYockanookany River
LocationSec 29 T17N R11E
RouteCity Street 349
Coordinates33.30777, -89.16857
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dewey ST over Yockanookany River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Dewey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dewey ST over Yockanookany River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dewey ST over Yockanookany River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dewey ST over Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.