US Bridges

Main Street 9348 over Yalobusha River

FairPosted for load

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T22N R 5E B · Structure no. SA2200000000024

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street 9348 over Yalobusha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street 9348 over Yalobusha River in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street 9348
CrossesYalobusha River
LocationSec 8 T22N R 5E B
RouteCity Street 187
Coordinates33.78847, -89.80072
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2010)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2031
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$317,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street 9348 over Yalobusha River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 9348 over Yalobusha 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street 9348 over Yalobusha River carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Main Street 9348 over Yalobusha River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street 9348 over Yalobusha River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.