US Bridges

Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River Relief

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T15N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000071

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River Relief 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.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMacon Lynn Creek
CrossesNoxubee River Relief
LocationSec 6 T15N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 659
Coordinates33.18836, -88.70417
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 Relief built?

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

What condition is Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River Relief 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 Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River Relief carry?

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

How long is Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River Relief?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Macon Lynn Creek over Noxubee River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.