Old Highway 4 over Chew Creek
FairMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 4S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000088
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 4 over Chew Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 4 over Chew Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 4 over Chew Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 4 over Chew 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 Old Highway 4 over Chew Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 4 over Chew Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns Old Highway 4 over Chew Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.