US Bridges

Chester ST over Town CR

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T17N R11E · Structure no. SA1000000000096

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester ST over Town CR is a concrete culvert carrying Chester ST over Town CR in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesChester ST
CrossesTown CR
LocationSec 29 T17N R11E
RouteCity Street 328
Coordinates33.31305, -89.1731
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 ST over Town CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chester ST over Town CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Chester ST over Town CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chester ST over Town CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Chester ST over Town CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.