US Bridges

Lynn Creek RD over Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T16N R17E B · Structure no. SA5200000000126

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Creek RD over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Lynn Creek RD over Ditch in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLynn Creek RD
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 18 T16N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 659
Coordinates33.23444, -88.59294
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating27.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic630 (2021)
Projected traffic950 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynn Creek RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Creek RD over Ditch 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 Ditch carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Creek RD over Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Creek RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.