Rice Chapel Road over Mount Tena Creek
FairPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 1S R 2W B · Structure no. SA4700000000005
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rice Chapel Road over Mount Tena Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice Chapel Road over Mount Tena Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rice Chapel Road over Mount Tena Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rice Chapel Road over Mount Tena 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Rice Chapel Road over Mount Tena Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Rice Chapel Road over Mount Tena Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rice Chapel Road over Mount Tena Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.