US Bridges

Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief

PoorClosed to traffic

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T16N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000116

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLynn Creek RD
CrossesNoxubee River Relief
LocationSec 19 T16N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 659
Coordinates33.22754, -88.70672
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 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 traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.