Old HWY 18 No 4 over Chicago Branch
GoodClaiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T11N R 4E · Structure no. SA1100000000035
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 18 No 4 over Chicago Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 18 No 4 over Chicago Branch in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 18 No 4 over Chicago Branch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 18 No 4 over Chicago Branch 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 18 No 4 over Chicago Branch carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 18 No 4 over Chicago Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 18 No 4 over Chicago Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.