Bill Dexter Road over Chuquatonchee Creek
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T15S R 5E · Structure no. SA1300000000028
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 133 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bill Dexter Road over Chuquatonchee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Dexter Road over Chuquatonchee Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 75 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Dexter Road over Chuquatonchee Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Bill Dexter Road over Chuquatonchee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Bill Dexter Road over Chuquatonchee Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bill Dexter Road over Chuquatonchee Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Bill Dexter Road over Chuquatonchee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.