US Bridges

Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief

FairPosted for load

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T17N R13E B · Structure no. SA5300000000027

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMorgan Town Road
CrossesNoxubee River Relief
LocationSec 31 T17N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 253
Coordinates33.30061, -88.98239
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2012)
Projected traffic270 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.