Poplar Street over Yazoo River
FairLeflore County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T19N R 1E · Structure no. SA4200000000027
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 923 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Street over Yazoo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Street over Yazoo River in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 5 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2033. The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Street over Yazoo River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Street 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Poplar Street over Yazoo River carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Street over Yazoo River?
The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Street over Yazoo River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.