US Bridges

Yandell Extended R over Cassidy Bayou

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T26N R 2W · Structure no. SA6000000000046

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yandell Extended R over Cassidy Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Yandell Extended R over Cassidy Bayou in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesYandell Extended R
CrossesCassidy Bayou
LocationSec 23 T26N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 293
Coordinates34.10811, -90.37478
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 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 traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Yandell Extended R over Cassidy Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yandell Extended R over Cassidy Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Yandell Extended R over Cassidy Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Yandell Extended R over Cassidy Bayou?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Yandell Extended R over Cassidy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.