Chester Shumpert over Greenwood Creek
PoorClosed to trafficItawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T10S R 8E · Structure no. SA2900000000096
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chester Shumpert over Greenwood Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chester Shumpert over Greenwood Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chester Shumpert over Greenwood Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chester Shumpert over Greenwood Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Chester Shumpert over Greenwood Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Chester Shumpert over Greenwood Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Chester Shumpert over Greenwood Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.