Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief
PoorPosted for loadOktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T17N R13E B · Structure no. SA5300000000024
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.