Houston/Palestine over Yeager Branch
GoodItawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 7S R 7E · Structure no. SA2900000000001
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston/Palestine over Yeager Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Houston/Palestine over Yeager Branch in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston/Palestine over Yeager Branch built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Houston/Palestine over Yeager Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Houston/Palestine over Yeager Branch carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Houston/Palestine over Yeager Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns Houston/Palestine over Yeager Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.