US Bridges

SR 19 over Bibalucta Creek

Fair

Winston County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N Neshoba Cl · Structure no. 310001908007650

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Bibalucta Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 19 over Bibalucta Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesBibalucta Creek
Location0.8 MI N Neshoba Cl
RouteState Highway 19
CountyWinston County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.94083, -89.30286
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Bibalucta Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Bibalucta 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Bibalucta Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Bibalucta Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 19 over Bibalucta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.