US Bridges

Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T15N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000070

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River is a concrete channel beam carrying Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMacon Lynn Creek
CrossesNoxubee River
LocationSec 6 T15N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 659
Coordinates33.18851, -88.70505
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks15%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.