US Bridges

Old HWY 15 CR515 S over Chico Creek Trib

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T14S R 3E B · Structure no. SA0900000000172

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 15 CR515 S over Chico Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 15 CR515 S over Chico Creek Trib in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,036 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld HWY 15 CR515 S
CrossesChico Creek Trib
LocationSec 17 T14S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 2789
Coordinates33.86881, -89.00872
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,036 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 15 CR515 S over Chico Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 15 CR515 S over Chico Creek Trib 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 15 CR515 S over Chico Creek Trib carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 15 CR515 S over Chico Creek Trib?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 15 CR515 S over Chico Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.