US Bridges

CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River

FairPosted for load

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 2N R16E B · Structure no. SA1200000000055

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
524
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 524 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 786 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO RD 690
CrossesChickasawhay River
LocationSec 31 T 2N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 345
Coordinates31.97206, -88.70404
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2023)
Projected traffic786 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.