US Bridges

Old HWY 8 over Relief Chuquatonchee Ck

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T14S R 5E B · Structure no. SA0900000000133

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
569
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 8 over Relief Chuquatonchee Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 8 over Relief Chuquatonchee Ck in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 569 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesOld HWY 8
CrossesRelief Chuquatonchee Ck
LocationSec 5 T14S R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 801
Coordinates33.88714, -88.79139
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic569 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 8 over Relief Chuquatonchee Ck built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 8 over Relief Chuquatonchee Ck 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 Relief Chuquatonchee Ck carry?

About 569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 8 over Relief Chuquatonchee Ck?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 8 over Relief Chuquatonchee Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.