US Bridges

Bluff Lake RD over Loakfoma Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T16N R15E B · Structure no. SA5200000000106

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Lake RD over Loakfoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bluff Lake RD over Loakfoma Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBluff Lake RD
CrossesLoakfoma Creek
LocationSec 9 T16N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 652
Coordinates33.26031, -88.77353
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 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 traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks1%
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$675,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff Lake RD over Loakfoma Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Lake RD over Loakfoma 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Lake RD over Loakfoma Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Lake RD over Loakfoma Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Lake RD over Loakfoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.