River Road over Lake Yazoo
FairYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T12N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000164
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Lake Yazoo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Lake Yazoo in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Lake Yazoo built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Lake Yazoo 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Lake Yazoo carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Lake Yazoo?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Lake Yazoo?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.