US Bridges

Macon-Lynn Ck over Wet Water Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T16N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000122

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macon-Lynn Ck over Wet Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macon-Lynn Ck over Wet Water Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMacon-Lynn Ck
CrossesWet Water Creek
LocationSec 35 T16N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates33.1903, -88.63291
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$870,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macon-Lynn Ck over Wet Water Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macon-Lynn Ck over Wet Water 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Macon-Lynn Ck over Wet Water Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Macon-Lynn Ck over Wet Water Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Macon-Lynn Ck over Wet Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.