US Bridges

Jasper Co. 23 over Nuakfuppa Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 2N R11E B · Structure no. SA3100000000030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 23 over Nuakfuppa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jasper Co. 23 over Nuakfuppa Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 23
CrossesNuakfuppa Creek
LocationSec 4 T 2N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates32.03678, -89.18094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 23 over Nuakfuppa Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 23 over Nuakfuppa Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Jasper Co. 23 over Nuakfuppa Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 23 over Nuakfuppa Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Jasper Co. 23 over Nuakfuppa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.