Co.Road 459 over Yocona River
FairPosted for loadLafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T10S R 1W B · Structure no. SA3600000000134
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co.Road 459 over Yocona River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 459 over Yocona River in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co.Road 459 over Yocona River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co.Road 459 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Co.Road 459 over Yocona River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Co.Road 459 over Yocona River?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Co.Road 459 over Yocona River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.