US Bridges

Bobbitt Road over Yellowsand Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 1N R 4W · Structure no. SA1500000000035

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bobbitt Road over Yellowsand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bobbitt Road over Yellowsand Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBobbitt Road
CrossesYellowsand Creek
LocationSec 11 T 1N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates31.94028, -90.57978
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobbitt Road over Yellowsand Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bobbitt Road over Yellowsand 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bobbitt Road over Yellowsand Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bobbitt Road over Yellowsand Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bobbitt Road over Yellowsand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.