US Bridges

Shuqualak Mahorner over Noxubee River

FairPosted for load

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T14N R18E B · Structure no. SA5200000000062

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
382 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shuqualak Mahorner over Noxubee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shuqualak Mahorner over Noxubee River in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesShuqualak Mahorner
CrossesNoxubee River
LocationSec 33 T14N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 653
Coordinates33.0194, -88.45958
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$2.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shuqualak Mahorner over Noxubee River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shuqualak Mahorner over Noxubee River 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 Shuqualak Mahorner over Noxubee River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shuqualak Mahorner over Noxubee River?

The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shuqualak Mahorner over Noxubee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.