US Bridges

SR 8 over Yalobusha River Relief

FairPosted for load

Grenada County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI N SR 7 · Structure no. 310000802206490

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Yalobusha River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 8 over Yalobusha River Relief in Grenada 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesYalobusha River Relief
Location1.2 MI N SR 7
RouteState Highway 8
CountyGrenada County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.77464, -89.99372
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over Yalobusha River Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 8 over Yalobusha River Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Yalobusha River Relief carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Yalobusha River Relief?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Yalobusha River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.