US Bridges

Shuqualak RD over Running Water Ck

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T13N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000007

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shuqualak RD over Running Water Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Shuqualak RD over Running Water Ck in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShuqualak RD
CrossesRunning Water Ck
LocationSec 7 T13N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates32.98679, -88.70747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shuqualak RD over Running Water Ck built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shuqualak RD over Running Water Ck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Shuqualak RD over Running Water Ck carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Shuqualak RD over Running Water Ck?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shuqualak RD over Running Water Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.