US Bridges

Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R 2E B · Structure no. SA4500000000099

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek 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 420 ft (128 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
LocationSec 33 T10N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates32.67523, -90.08965
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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$2.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Yazoo City RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.