Chulahoma Road over Dry Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 4S R 4W B · Structure no. SA4700000000099
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chulahoma Road over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Chulahoma Road over Dry Fork Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Chulahoma Road over Dry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chulahoma Road over Dry Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Chulahoma Road over Dry Fork Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Chulahoma Road over Dry Fork Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Chulahoma Road over Dry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.