US Bridges

SR 14 over Tibby Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 310001405216910

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Tibby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 14 over Tibby Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesTibby Creek
Location3.5 MI E US 45
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates33.09571, -88.48685
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic780 (2023)
Projected traffic780 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 Tibby Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 14 over Tibby Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Tibby Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Tibby Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 14 over Tibby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.