Murphy Hardy RD over Chickasawhay Creek
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T10N R14E B · Structure no. SA3500000000047
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Hardy RD over Chickasawhay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Murphy Hardy RD over Chickasawhay Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy Hardy RD over Chickasawhay Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy Hardy RD over Chickasawhay Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Murphy Hardy RD over Chickasawhay Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Hardy RD over Chickasawhay Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns Murphy Hardy RD over Chickasawhay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.