US Bridges

Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River

FairPosted for load

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T16N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000117

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLynn Creek RD
CrossesNoxubee River
LocationSec 19 T16N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyNoxubee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.22586, -88.70281
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2021)
Projected traffic345 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$940,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River 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 January 2024.

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

About 230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.