US Bridges

Old Macon Road over North Fork Cedar CR

GoodPosted for load

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T17N R18E B · Structure no. SA4400000000027

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Macon Road over North Fork Cedar CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Macon Road over North Fork Cedar CR in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesOld Macon Road
CrossesNorth Fork Cedar CR
LocationSec 7 T17N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 275
Coordinates33.34793, -88.44764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$387,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Macon Road over North Fork Cedar CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Macon Road over North Fork Cedar CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Macon Road over North Fork Cedar CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Macon Road over North Fork Cedar CR?

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

Who owns Old Macon Road over North Fork Cedar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.