US Bridges

Pearce Chapel RD over Splunge Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T12S R16W B · Structure no. SA4800000000043

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearce Chapel RD over Splunge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Pearce Chapel RD over Splunge Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPearce Chapel RD
CrossesSplunge Creek
LocationSec 6 T12S R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 816
Coordinates34.05309, -88.26668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 RD over Splunge Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearce Chapel RD over Splunge 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pearce Chapel RD over Splunge Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pearce Chapel RD over Splunge Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pearce Chapel RD over Splunge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.