US Bridges

SR 35 over Yocona Relief

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N Tallahatchie Cl · Structure no. 310003505425980

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
340 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Yocona Relief is a concrete slab carrying SR 35 over Yocona Relief 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 6 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 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesYocona Relief
Location0.8 MI N Tallahatchie Cl
RouteState Highway 35
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.17144, -90.07447
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$324 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Yocona Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 35 over Yocona Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is SR 35 over Yocona Relief?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Yocona Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.