US Bridges

CO RD 512 over Yazoo River

Fair

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec_ 7_T18N_R 1E · Structure no. SA4200000000006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 512 over Yazoo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 512 over Yazoo River in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2033. The structure is 2,360 ft (719.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 512
CrossesYazoo River
LocationSec_ 7_T18N_R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 702
CountyLeflore County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.44234, -90.2348
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+26 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,360 ft (719.3 m)
Longest span560 ft (170.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2013)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 512 over Yazoo River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 512 over Yazoo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 512 over Yazoo River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 512 over Yazoo River?

The structure is 2,360 ft (719.3 m) long with a longest span of 560 ft (170.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 512 over Yazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.