Old Highway 16 over Sunflower River
GoodYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T11N R 5W B · Structure no. SA8200000000124
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 800 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 16 over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 16 over Sunflower River in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2042. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Highway 16 over Sunflower River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 16 over Sunflower 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 16 over Sunflower River carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 16 over Sunflower River?
The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 16 over Sunflower River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.