US Bridges

SR 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 2.8 MI W Monroe Cl · Structure no. 310000800914150

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
522 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 522 ft (159 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 8
CrossesChuquatonchee Creek
Location2.8 MI W Monroe Cl
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.83989, -88.76294
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Chuquatonchee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek?

The structure is 522 ft (159 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.