US Bridges

Red Dog Road over Yockanookany River

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T11N R 6E B · Structure no. SA4000000000052

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Dog Road over Yockanookany River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Dog Road over Yockanookany River in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRed Dog Road
CrossesYockanookany River
LocationSec 28 T11N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates32.77199, -89.68246
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 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 traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Dog Road over Yockanookany River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Dog Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Red Dog Road over Yockanookany River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Red Dog Road over Yockanookany River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Red Dog Road over Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.