CR 159 over Chuquatonchee Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T13S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0900000000082
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 159 over Chuquatonchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 159 over Chuquatonchee Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 159 over Chuquatonchee Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 159 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does CR 159 over Chuquatonchee Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 159 over Chuquatonchee Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 159 over Chuquatonchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.