US Bridges

County Road 832 over Noxapater Creek

Poor

Neshoba County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T12N R12E B · Structure no. SA5000000000110

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 832 over Noxapater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 832 over Noxapater Creek in Neshoba 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 832
CrossesNoxapater Creek
LocationSec 4 T12N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 266
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.91569, -89.06856
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 832 over Noxapater Creek built?

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

What condition is County Road 832 over Noxapater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 832 over Noxapater Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 832 over Noxapater Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 832 over Noxapater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.