US Bridges

Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T16N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000118

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
288 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief is a concrete slab carrying Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 29 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
Coordinates33.22526, -88.70134
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
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$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Creek RD over Noxubee River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.