US Bridges

Sanders Road over Besa Chitto Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T17N R10E · Structure no. SA100000000A031

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanders Road over Besa Chitto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sanders Road over Besa Chitto Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSanders Road
CrossesBesa Chitto Creek
LocationSec 2 T17N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.3659, -89.2187
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sanders Road over Besa Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanders Road over Besa Chitto 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sanders Road over Besa Chitto Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sanders Road over Besa Chitto Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Sanders Road over Besa Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.