US Bridges

US 11 over Chunky River Relief

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI N SR 513 · Structure no. 210001101214690

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Chunky River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Chunky River Relief in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesChunky River Relief
Location2.5 MI N SR 513
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates32.19599, -88.81124
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length362 ft (110.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 11 over Chunky River Relief built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Chunky River Relief 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 over Chunky River Relief carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Chunky River Relief?

The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Chunky River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.