US Bridges

Satartia Road over Yazoo River

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T10N R 3W B · Structure no. SA8200000000064

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
859 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satartia Road over Yazoo River is a steel movable - lift carrying Satartia Road over Yazoo River in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2045. The structure is 859 ft (261.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSatartia Road
CrossesYazoo River
LocationSec 31 T10N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 510
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.67267, -90.54857
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length859 ft (261.8 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2020)
Projected traffic512 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Satartia Road over Yazoo River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satartia Road over Yazoo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Satartia Road over Yazoo River carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Satartia Road over Yazoo River?

The structure is 859 ft (261.8 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Satartia Road over Yazoo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.