US Bridges

Old Avera RD over Chickasawhay River

Fair

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 5N R 6W B · Structure no. SA2100000000090

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
685 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Avera RD over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Avera RD over Chickasawhay River in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Avera RD
CrossesChickasawhay River
LocationSec 26 T 5N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 298
CountyGreene County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.36742, -88.55793
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length685 ft (208.8 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic825 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Avera RD over Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Avera RD 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 Old Avera RD over Chickasawhay River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Avera RD over Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 685 ft (208.8 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Avera RD over Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.