River Road over Chickasawhay River
FairClarke County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 3N R14E B · Structure no. SA1200000000076
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 437 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,368
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Chickasawhay River in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 1,368 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,051 by 2043. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Chickasawhay River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does River Road over Chickasawhay River carry?
About 1,368 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Chickasawhay River?
The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Chickasawhay River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.