US Bridges

Grand Blvd 9504 over Yazoo River

PoorPosted for load

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T19N R 1E · Structure no. SA4200000000105

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Movable - Swing
Steel
Length
709 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Blvd 9504 over Yazoo River is a steel movable - swing carrying Grand Blvd 9504 over Yazoo River in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2033. The structure is 709 ft (216.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrand Blvd 9504
CrossesYazoo River
LocationSec 10 T19N R 1E
RouteCity Street 1091
Coordinates33.52119, -90.18414
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Swing
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length709 ft (216.2 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2013)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Blvd 9504 over Yazoo River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Blvd 9504 over Yazoo River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Grand Blvd 9504 over Yazoo River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Grand Blvd 9504 over Yazoo River?

The structure is 709 ft (216.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Blvd 9504 over Yazoo River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.