US Bridges

Chapel Grove Road over Massey Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T13S R 6E · Structure no. SA4800000000058

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Grove Road over Massey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Chapel Grove Road over Massey Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesChapel Grove Road
CrossesMassey Creek
LocationSec 15 T13S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 304
Coordinates33.95641, -88.66181
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Chapel Grove Road over Massey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Grove Road over Massey 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chapel Grove Road over Massey Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Grove Road over Massey Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Grove Road over Massey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.