US Bridges

Old Yankeetown RD over Honey Branch

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 5S R12W B · Structure no. SA2400000000032

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Yankeetown RD over Honey Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Yankeetown RD over Honey Branch in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,894 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Yankeetown RD
CrossesHoney Branch
LocationSec 24 T 5S R12W B
RouteCounty Highway 8069
Coordinates30.59005, -89.14741
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2024)
Projected traffic1,894 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Yankeetown RD over Honey Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Yankeetown RD over Honey Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Yankeetown RD over Honey Branch carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Yankeetown RD over Honey Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Yankeetown RD over Honey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.