US Bridges

Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Black River

Fair

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T19N R 9E B · Structure no. SA1000000000078

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Black River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Black River in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesChester-Tomnolenrd
CrossesBig Black River
LocationSec 32 T19N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 722
Coordinates33.46327, -89.36906
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2023)
Projected traffic375 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Black River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Black River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Black River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Black River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chester-Tomnolenrd over Big Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.