US Bridges

Co.Road 387 over 844 over Yocona River

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T10S R 4W B · Structure no. SA3600000000173

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
393 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Road 387 over 844 over Yocona River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 387 over 844 over Yocona River in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2042. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Road 387
Crosses844 over Yocona River
LocationSec 8 T10S R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 844
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.22156, -89.6433
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2022)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co.Road 387 over 844 over Yocona River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Road 387 over 844 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Road 387 over 844 over Yocona River carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co.Road 387 over 844 over Yocona River?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Road 387 over 844 over Yocona River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.