US Bridges

Air Base RD over Shuqualak Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T13N R17E · Structure no. SA5200000000016

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Air Base RD over Shuqualak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Air Base RD over Shuqualak Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesAir Base RD
CrossesShuqualak Creek
LocationSec 17 T13N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates32.97128, -88.57183
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Air Base RD over Shuqualak Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Air Base RD over Shuqualak 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Air Base RD over Shuqualak Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Air Base RD over Shuqualak Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Air Base RD over Shuqualak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.