US Bridges

CR 157 over Trib of Chuquatonchee Ck

FairPosted for load

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T13S R 5E · Structure no. SA0900000000083

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 157 over Trib of Chuquatonchee Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 157 over Trib of Chuquatonchee Ck in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 157
CrossesTrib of Chuquatonchee Ck
LocationSec 32 T13S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyChickasaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.91047, -88.79967
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.4 US tons
Inventory rating8.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks—
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$326,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 157 over Trib of Chuquatonchee Ck built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 157 over Trib of Chuquatonchee Ck 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 CR 157 over Trib of Chuquatonchee Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 157 over Trib of Chuquatonchee Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 157 over Trib of Chuquatonchee Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.