US Bridges

Co.Road 445 over Yocona River

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 9S R 2W B · Structure no. SA3600000000087

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 445 over Yocona River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 445 over Yocona River in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCo.Road 445
CrossesYocona River
LocationSec 28 T 9S R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 875
Coordinates34.26926, -89.41144
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 445 over Yocona River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 445 over Yocona River 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 Co.Road 445 over Yocona River carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 445 over Yocona River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 445 over Yocona River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.