US Bridges

Elon RD over Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T14N R17E B · Structure no. SA5200000000051

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elon RD over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elon RD over Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesElon RD
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 11 T14N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 1646
CountyNoxubee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.07392, -88.52263
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$650,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elon RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elon RD over 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 Elon RD over Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elon RD over Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Elon RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.