US Bridges

US 80 over Chunky River

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI E Newton Cl · Structure no. 210008003812330

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
368 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
870
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Chunky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Chunky River in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2043. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesChunky River
Location0.3 MI E Newton Cl
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.32644, -88.90953
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2023)
Projected traffic870 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Chunky River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 80 over Chunky River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Chunky River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Chunky River?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Chunky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.