US Bridges

Lunati RD over Chewalla Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 4S R 1W · Structure no. SA4700000000073

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lunati RD over Chewalla Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lunati RD over Chewalla Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLunati RD
CrossesChewalla Creek
LocationSec 6 T 4S R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.76677, -89.34567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lunati RD over Chewalla Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lunati RD over Chewalla 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lunati RD over Chewalla Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lunati RD over Chewalla Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lunati RD over Chewalla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.