US Bridges

Double Ch-Sumrall over Santee Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 7N R17W B · Structure no. SA3300000000050

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Ch-Sumrall over Santee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Double Ch-Sumrall over Santee Creek in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDouble Ch-Sumrall
CrossesSantee Creek
LocationSec 24 T 7N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates31.55156, -89.66487
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic315 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Double Ch-Sumrall over Santee Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Ch-Sumrall over Santee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Double Ch-Sumrall over Santee Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Double Ch-Sumrall over Santee Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Double Ch-Sumrall over Santee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.