US Bridges

Alexander RD over Noxubee River

PoorClosed to traffic

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T16N R15E B · Structure no. SA5200000000107

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alexander RD over Noxubee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander RD over Noxubee River in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesAlexander RD
CrossesNoxubee River
LocationSec 12 T16N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates33.25369, -88.72486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans500
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alexander RD over Noxubee River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alexander RD over Noxubee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Alexander RD over Noxubee River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Alexander RD over Noxubee River?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Alexander RD over Noxubee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.