US Bridges

Yazoo Street over Trib to Big Black River

PoorClosed to traffic

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T12N R 3E · Structure no. SA2600000000005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yazoo Street over Trib to Big Black River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Yazoo Street over Trib to Big Black River in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesYazoo Street
CrossesTrib to Big Black River
LocationSec 15 T12N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 500
Coordinates32.8849, -89.97968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$140,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yazoo Street over Trib to Big Black River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yazoo Street over Trib to Big Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Yazoo Street over Trib to Big Black River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Yazoo Street over Trib to Big Black River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Yazoo Street over Trib to Big Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.