US Bridges

Lynn Creek RD over Wet Water Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T16N R16E B · Structure no. SA520000000A115

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynn Creek RD over Wet Water Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lynn Creek RD over Wet Water Creek in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLynn Creek RD
CrossesWet Water Creek
LocationSec 14 T16N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 659
Coordinates33.23431, -88.62633
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2023)
Projected traffic960 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$960,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynn Creek RD over Wet Water Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynn Creek RD over Wet 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 Lynn Creek RD over Wet Water Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lynn Creek RD over Wet Water Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lynn Creek RD over Wet Water Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.