Yawn School Road over I 59
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 410005903704430
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 304 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yawn School Road over I 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yawn School Road over I 59 in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yawn School Road over I 59 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yawn School Road over I 59 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Yawn School Road over I 59 carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Yawn School Road over I 59?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Yawn School Road over I 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.