US Bridges

Macon-Lynn Ck.Rd. over Horse Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T16N R15E B · Structure no. SA5200000000111

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macon-Lynn Ck.Rd. over Horse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Macon-Lynn Ck.Rd. over Horse Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMacon-Lynn Ck.Rd.
CrossesHorse Creek
LocationSec 34 T16N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates33.20131, -88.74389
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macon-Lynn Ck.Rd. over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macon-Lynn Ck.Rd. over Horse Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Macon-Lynn Ck.Rd. over Horse Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Macon-Lynn Ck.Rd. over Horse Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Macon-Lynn Ck.Rd. over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.