US Bridges

SR 5 over North Chilli Creek

Fair

Benton County, Mississippi · 5.7 MI N SR 178 · Structure no. 310000500500570

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over North Chilli Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over North Chilli Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesNorth Chilli Creek
Location5.7 MI N SR 178
RouteState Highway 5
CountyBenton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.69322, -89.17238
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 5 over North Chilli Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over North 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 North Chilli Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over North Chilli Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over North Chilli Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.