US Bridges

Jasper Co. 16 over Nuakfuppa Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 2N R11E B · Structure no. SA310000000A035

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 16 over Nuakfuppa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 16 over Nuakfuppa Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Co. 16
CrossesNuakfuppa Creek
LocationSec 15 T 2N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.01244, -89.16361
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$279,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 16 over Nuakfuppa Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 16 over Nuakfuppa Creek 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 Jasper Co. 16 over Nuakfuppa Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 16 over Nuakfuppa Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 16 over Nuakfuppa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.