US Bridges

Pearce Chapel over Hadaway Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T12S R 9E B · Structure no. SA4800000000035

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearce Chapel over Hadaway Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pearce Chapel over Hadaway Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPearce Chapel
CrossesHadaway Creek
LocationSec 2 T12S R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 816
Coordinates34.06861, -88.31861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearce Chapel over Hadaway Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearce Chapel over Hadaway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pearce Chapel over Hadaway Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pearce Chapel over Hadaway Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pearce Chapel over Hadaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.