US Bridges

Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek Tributary

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000098

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek Tributary in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2036. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Yazoo City RD
CrossesBear Creek Tributary
LocationSec 33 T10N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates32.67089, -90.08942
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2016)
Projected traffic360 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek Tributary carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek Tributary?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.