Point-Wanita Lk RD over Chunky River
FairPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 5N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000020
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Point-Wanita Lk RD over Chunky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Point-Wanita Lk RD over Chunky River in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Point-Wanita Lk RD over Chunky River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Point-Wanita Lk RD 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Point-Wanita Lk RD over Chunky River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Point-Wanita Lk RD over Chunky River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Point-Wanita Lk RD over Chunky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.