US Bridges

SR 50 over Luxapalia Tributary

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI E US 82 · Structure no. 310005004410050

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 50 over Luxapalia Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SR 50 over Luxapalia Tributary in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 50
CrossesLuxapalia Tributary
Location4.5 MI E US 82
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates33.53518, -88.304
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 50 over Luxapalia Tributary built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 50 over Luxapalia Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 50 over Luxapalia Tributary carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 50 over Luxapalia Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 50 over Luxapalia Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.