Old River RD over Yellow Creek
FairWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 9N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7700000000112
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River RD over Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River RD over Yellow Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old River RD over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old River RD over Yellow Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old River RD over Yellow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old River RD over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old River RD over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.