US Bridges

Satartia Road over Canal

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T11N R 5W B · Structure no. SA8200000000126

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satartia Road over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Satartia Road over Canal in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2042. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSatartia Road
CrossesCanal
LocationSec 10 T11N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 510
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.81708, -90.69528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2018)
Projected traffic950 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$448,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Satartia Road over Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satartia Road over Canal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Satartia Road over Canal carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Satartia Road over Canal?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Satartia Road over Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.