Point-Wanita RD over Chunky River Relief
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 6N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000072
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 500 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Point-Wanita RD over Chunky River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Point-Wanita RD over Chunky River Relief in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Point-Wanita RD over Chunky River Relief built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Point-Wanita RD over Chunky River Relief 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Point-Wanita RD over Chunky River Relief carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Point-Wanita RD over Chunky River Relief?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Point-Wanita RD over Chunky River Relief?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.