US Bridges

Piney Woods RD over Joes Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T15N R17E B · Structure no. SA5200000000084

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
169 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Woods RD over Joes Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Piney Woods RD over Joes Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPiney Woods RD
CrossesJoes Creek
LocationSec 19 T15N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates33.13184, -88.59763
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Piney Woods RD over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Woods RD over Joes Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Piney Woods RD over Joes Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Piney Woods RD over Joes Creek?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Woods RD over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.