US Bridges

Pigeon Roost Road over Noxubee River

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · S18 T16N R12E · Structure no. 080717000012014

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1999 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Pigeon Roost Road over Noxubee River is a concrete channel beam carrying Pigeon Roost Road over Noxubee River in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesPigeon Roost Road
CrossesNoxubee River
LocationS18 T16N R12E
RouteFederal Lands Road 971
Coordinates33.2491, -89.0937
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1999)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pigeon Roost Road over Noxubee River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pigeon Roost Road over Noxubee River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Pigeon Roost Road over Noxubee River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Pigeon Roost Road over Noxubee River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pigeon Roost Road over Noxubee River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.