US Bridges

SR 334 over Yellow Leaf Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI SE SR 6 · Structure no. 310033403600340

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 334 over Yellow Leaf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 334 over Yellow Leaf Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR 334
CrossesYellow Leaf Creek
Location3.4 MI SE SR 6
RouteState Highway 334
Coordinates34.32136, -89.47454
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 334 over Yellow Leaf Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 334 over Yellow Leaf 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 334 over Yellow Leaf Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 334 over Yellow Leaf Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 334 over Yellow Leaf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.