US Bridges

Running Water Rd. over Running Water Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · SEC_36_T14N_R16E B · Structure no. SA520000000A045

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Running Water Rd. over Running Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Running Water Rd. over Running Water Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRunning Water Rd.
CrossesRunning Water Creek
LocationSEC_36_T14N_R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 317
Coordinates33.01866, -88.61356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Running Water Rd. over Running Water Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Running Water Rd. over Running Water Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Running Water Rd. over Running Water Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Running Water Rd. over Running Water Creek?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Running Water Rd. over Running Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.