US Bridges

CO RD 542 over Yalobusha River

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T20N R 2E · Structure no. SA4200000000104

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
580 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 542 over Yalobusha River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 542 over Yalobusha River in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 580 ft (176.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCO RD 542
CrossesYalobusha River
LocationSec 5 T20N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 542
Coordinates33.63138, -90.10915
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Yalobusha River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 542 over Yalobusha 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 542 over Yalobusha River carry?

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

How long is CO RD 542 over Yalobusha River?

The structure is 580 ft (176.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 542 over Yalobusha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.