US Bridges

Satartia Road over Yazoo River Cut Off

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T11N R 4W B · Structure no. SA8200000000121

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satartia Road over Yazoo River Cut Off is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Satartia Road over Yazoo River Cut Off in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2035. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSatartia Road
CrossesYazoo River Cut Off
LocationSec 29 T11N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 510
Coordinates32.77428, -90.63478
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2015)
Projected traffic585 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Satartia Road over Yazoo River Cut Off built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satartia Road over Yazoo River Cut Off 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 2023.

How much traffic does Satartia Road over Yazoo River Cut Off carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Satartia Road over Yazoo River Cut Off?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Satartia Road over Yazoo River Cut Off?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.