US Bridges

SR 16 over Yockanookany River

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI E Madison Cl · Structure no. 310001604010140

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
672 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Yockanookany River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Yockanookany River in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2043. The structure is 672 ft (204.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesYockanookany River
Location3.5 MI E Madison Cl
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.70607, -89.67297
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length672 ft (204.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 16 over Yockanookany River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Yockanookany River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Yockanookany River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Yockanookany River?

The structure is 672 ft (204.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.