US Bridges

CR 215 over Chuquatonchee Creek

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T13S R 5E · Structure no. SA0900000000080

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 215 over Chuquatonchee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 215 over Chuquatonchee Creek in Chickasaw 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 215
CrossesChuquatonchee Creek
LocationSec 19 T13S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 215
Coordinates33.94361, -88.825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 215 over Chuquatonchee Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 215 over Chuquatonchee 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 215 over Chuquatonchee Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 215 over Chuquatonchee Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 215 over Chuquatonchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.