SR 39 over Yazoo Creek
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · 7.8 MI N Lauderdale Cl · Structure no. 310003903502280
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Yazoo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Yazoo Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Yazoo Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 39 over Yazoo Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Yazoo Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Yazoo Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Yazoo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.