US Bridges

M-Lynn Creek RD over Branch

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T16N R16E B · Structure no. SA5200000000123

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M-Lynn Creek RD over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying M-Lynn Creek RD over Branch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesM-Lynn Creek RD
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 35 T16N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates33.19028, -88.63811
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks12%
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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M-Lynn Creek RD over Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is M-Lynn Creek RD over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does M-Lynn Creek RD over Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is M-Lynn Creek RD over Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns M-Lynn Creek RD over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.