US Bridges

SR 315 over Yazoo Pass

Good

Coahoma County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 310031501400150

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Yazoo Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 315 over Yazoo Pass in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 315
CrossesYazoo Pass
Location1.5 MI E US 61
RouteState Highway 315
Coordinates34.41655, -90.43803
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2023)
Projected traffic710 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 315 over Yazoo Pass built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 315 over Yazoo Pass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 315 over Yazoo Pass carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Yazoo Pass?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 315 over Yazoo Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.