US Bridges

Fox Chase Rd. over Creek

Poor

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T16N R19E B · Structure no. SA5200000000156

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Chase Rd. over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Chase Rd. over Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 0 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesFox Chase Rd.
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 32 T16N R19E B
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates33.19239, -88.36861
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans200
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Chase Rd. over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Chase Rd. over Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Chase Rd. over Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fox Chase Rd. over Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Chase Rd. over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.