Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River
PoorClosed to trafficOktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T17N R13E B · Structure no. SA5300000000026
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.