US Bridges

CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River Rlf

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 2N R16E B · Structure no. SA1200000000056

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River Rlf is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River Rlf in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO RD 690
CrossesChickasawhay River Rlf
LocationSec 31 T 2N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 345
Coordinates31.97172, -88.70219
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2044
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$359,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River Rlf built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River Rlf 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 November 2024.

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

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River Rlf?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 690 over Chickasawhay River Rlf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.