US Bridges

SR 35 over Old Yocona River

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI N Tallahatchie Cl · Structure no. 310003505426080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Old Yocona River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Old 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesOld Yocona River
Location1.8 MI N Tallahatchie Cl
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.18406, -90.067
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Old Yocona River built?

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

What condition is SR 35 over Old Yocona River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Old Yocona River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Old Yocona River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Old Yocona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.