US Bridges

SR 35 over Yocona River

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI N Tallahatchie Cl · Structure no. 310003505425960

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Yocona River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Yocona River in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesYocona River
Location0.6 MI N Tallahatchie Cl
RouteState Highway 35
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.1686, -90.07494
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Yocona River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Yocona River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Yocona River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Yocona River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Yocona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.