US Bridges

SR 14 over Plum Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 310001405216680

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Plum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over Plum 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.3 MI E US 45
RouteState Highway 14
CountyNoxubee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.10129, -88.52427
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$765 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 14 over Plum 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 Plum Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.