US Bridges

Bluff Lake Road over Noxubee Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T17N R15E B · Structure no. SA5300000000048

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Lake Road over Noxubee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bluff Lake Road over Noxubee Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2030. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBluff Lake Road
CrossesNoxubee Creek
LocationSec 31 T17N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 652
Coordinates33.29091, -88.77534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2008)
Projected traffic525 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff Lake Road over Noxubee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Lake Road over Noxubee 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Lake Road over Noxubee Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Lake Road over Noxubee Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Lake Road over Noxubee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.