US Bridges

Five Mile Road over 1636 over Whit Aux Chan

FairPosted for load

Humphreys County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T13N R 3W B · Structure no. SA2700000000007

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile Road over 1636 over Whit Aux Chan is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Five Mile Road over 1636 over Whit Aux Chan in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFive Mile Road
Crosses1636 over Whit Aux Chan
LocationSec 16 T13N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 1636
Coordinates32.97761, -90.51196
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Five Mile Road over 1636 over Whit Aux Chan built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Mile Road over 1636 over Whit Aux Chan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Five Mile Road over 1636 over Whit Aux Chan carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Five Mile Road over 1636 over Whit Aux Chan?

The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile Road over 1636 over Whit Aux Chan?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.