US Bridges

County Road 69 over Novell Creek

Fair

Union County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 6S R 2E B · Structure no. SA7300000000152

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 69 over Novell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 69 over Novell Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

CarriesCounty Road 69
CrossesNovell Creek
LocationSec 16 T 6S R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 461
Coordinates34.56213, -89.07445
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 County Road 69 over Novell Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 69 over Novell Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 69 over Novell Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 69 over Novell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns County Road 69 over Novell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.