US Bridges

SR 14 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 310001405216500

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 14 over Cedar Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.5 MI W US 45
RouteState Highway 14
CountyNoxubee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.10491, -88.55656
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 14 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Cedar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 14 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.