US Bridges

CO RD 213 over Br of Chickasawhay River

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T10N R 7W · Structure no. SA1200000000135

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 213 over Br of Chickasawhay River is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 213 over Br of Chickasawhay River in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 213
CrossesBr of Chickasawhay River
LocationSec 8 T10N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 114
Coordinates31.84492, -88.71553
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$208,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 213 over Br of Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 213 over Br of 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 213 over Br of Chickasawhay River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 213 over Br of Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 213 over Br of Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.