US Bridges

Prairie Point RD over Plum Creek Relief

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T15N R17E B · Structure no. SA5200000000085

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Point RD over Plum Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying Prairie Point RD over Plum Creek Relief in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPrairie Point RD
CrossesPlum Creek Relief
LocationSec 24 T15N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 657
Coordinates33.13691, -88.50868
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Point RD over Plum Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Point RD over Plum Creek 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 Prairie Point RD over Plum Creek Relief carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Point RD over Plum Creek Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Point RD over Plum Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.