US Bridges

Evans Road over Yockanookany River

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T12N R 7E · Structure no. SA4000000000085

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Road over Yockanookany River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evans Road over Yockanookany River in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEvans Road
CrossesYockanookany River
LocationSec 18 T12N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 259
Coordinates32.89807, -89.61292
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evans Road over Yockanookany River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Evans Road over Yockanookany River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Evans Road over Yockanookany River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Road over Yockanookany River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.