Shelby Chapel 46 over Perry Creek
FairGrenada County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T22N R 4E · Structure no. SA2200000000022
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shelby Chapel 46 over Perry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Shelby Chapel 46 over Perry Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shelby Chapel 46 over Perry Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shelby Chapel 46 over Perry Creek 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 Shelby Chapel 46 over Perry Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Shelby Chapel 46 over Perry Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Shelby Chapel 46 over Perry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.