US Bridges

CO RD 542 over Relief for Yalobusha Riv

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec_ 6_T20N_R 2E B · Structure no. SA4200000000064

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 542 over Relief for Yalobusha Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 542 over Relief for Yalobusha Riv in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2034. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCO RD 542
CrossesRelief for Yalobusha Riv
LocationSec_ 6_T20N_R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 542
Coordinates33.62421, -90.13436
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.6 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2014)
Projected traffic180 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 542 over Relief for Yalobusha Riv built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 542 over Relief for Yalobusha Riv 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 CO RD 542 over Relief for Yalobusha Riv carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 542 over Relief for Yalobusha Riv?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 542 over Relief for Yalobusha Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.