US Bridges

Old Hwy. 8 N0.133 over Yeager Creek

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T23N R 7E · Structure no. SA2200000000075

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hwy. 8 N0.133 over Yeager Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Hwy. 8 N0.133 over Yeager Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Hwy. 8 N0.133
CrossesYeager Creek
LocationSec 21 T23N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 165
Coordinates33.83981, -89.57594
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2014)
Projected traffic160 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hwy. 8 N0.133 over Yeager Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hwy. 8 N0.133 over Yeager Creek 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 Old Hwy. 8 N0.133 over Yeager Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Hwy. 8 N0.133 over Yeager Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hwy. 8 N0.133 over Yeager Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.