Old HWY 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T14S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0900000000132
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 571
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek carry?
About 571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 8 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 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 8 over Chuquatonchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.