US Bridges

Walnut Street over Cedar Creek

Fair

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T15N R17E · Structure no. SA5200000000149

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Walnut Street over Cedar Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationSec 34 T15N R17E
RouteCity Street 2
Coordinates33.1128, -88.55074
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$750,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Street over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Street over Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Street over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.