US Bridges

Butler-Shuqualak over Sand Ck

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T13N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000012

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler-Shuqualak over Sand Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Butler-Shuqualak over Sand 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesButler-Shuqualak
CrossesSand Ck
LocationSec 14 T13N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates32.98518, -88.63878
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 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 traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic245 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler-Shuqualak over Sand Ck built?

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

What condition is Butler-Shuqualak over Sand 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 Butler-Shuqualak over Sand Ck carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Butler-Shuqualak over Sand 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 Butler-Shuqualak over Sand Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.