US Bridges

Co. Road 5131 over Chesnut Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T13N R 8E B · Structure no. SA0400000000041

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Road 5131 over Chesnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Co. Road 5131 over Chesnut Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCo. Road 5131
CrossesChesnut Creek
LocationSec 23 T13N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates32.96806, -89.44956
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic310 (2007)
Projected traffic330 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Road 5131 over Chesnut Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Road 5131 over Chesnut 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Co. Road 5131 over Chesnut Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Co. Road 5131 over Chesnut Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Co. Road 5131 over Chesnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.