US Bridges

Union Bluff Rd. over Broken Pumpkin Creek

Good

Noxubee County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T16N R18E · Structure no. SA520000000A134

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Bluff Rd. over Broken Pumpkin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Union Bluff Rd. over Broken Pumpkin 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Bluff Rd.
CrossesBroken Pumpkin Creek
LocationSec 6 T16N R18E
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyNoxubee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.27403, -88.48694
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Bluff Rd. over Broken Pumpkin Creek built?

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

What condition is Union Bluff Rd. over Broken Pumpkin 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Union Bluff Rd. over Broken Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Union Bluff Rd. over Broken Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Union Bluff Rd. over Broken Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.