Meeks Road over Branch of Chicopa Creek
FairPosted for loadHolmes County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T16N R 2E B · Structure no. SA2600000000130
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 119 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meeks Road over Branch of Chicopa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Meeks Road over Branch of Chicopa Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meeks Road over Branch of Chicopa Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Meeks Road over Branch of Chicopa 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Meeks Road over Branch of Chicopa Creek carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Meeks Road over Branch of Chicopa Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Meeks Road over Branch of Chicopa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.