SR 5 over South Chilli Creek
FairBenton County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI N SR 178 · Structure no. 310000500500490
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 5 over South Chilli Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over South Chilli Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 over South Chilli Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 5 over South Chilli 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 5 over South Chilli Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 over South Chilli Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 over South Chilli Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.