US Bridges

Honey Lake RD over Macedonia Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T14N R16E · Structure no. SA5200000000043

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Lake RD over Macedonia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Honey Lake RD over Macedonia Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHoney Lake RD
CrossesMacedonia Creek
LocationSec 33 T14N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates33.02867, -88.66259
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Honey Lake RD over Macedonia Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Honey Lake RD over Macedonia 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Honey Lake RD over Macedonia Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Honey Lake RD over Macedonia Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Honey Lake RD over Macedonia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.