Fairview-Banner RD over Chaffin Branch North
PoorItawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 8S R 9E B · Structure no. SA2900000000023
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 499
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairview-Banner RD over Chaffin Branch North is a concrete channel beam carrying Fairview-Banner RD over Chaffin Branch North in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, 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 2 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 499 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairview-Banner RD over Chaffin Branch North built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairview-Banner RD over Chaffin Branch North 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fairview-Banner RD over Chaffin Branch North carry?
About 499 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Fairview-Banner RD over Chaffin Branch North?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fairview-Banner RD over Chaffin Branch North?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.