US Bridges

Lacy Ivy Road over Chewalla Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 5S R 1W · Structure no. SA4700000000108

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lacy Ivy Road over Chewalla Creek is a steel other carrying Lacy Ivy Road over Chewalla Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLacy Ivy Road
CrossesChewalla Creek
LocationSec 5 T 5S R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.67815, -89.33232
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating7.3 US tons
Inventory rating4.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lacy Ivy Road over Chewalla Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lacy Ivy Road over Chewalla 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lacy Ivy Road over Chewalla Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lacy Ivy Road over Chewalla Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lacy Ivy Road over Chewalla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.