US Bridges

Wilkins Chapel Rd. over Jumping Gulley Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T21N R 5E · Structure no. SA4900000000115

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkins Chapel Rd. over Jumping Gulley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wilkins Chapel Rd. over Jumping Gulley Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWilkins Chapel Rd.
CrossesJumping Gulley Creek
LocationSec 27 T21N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 204
Coordinates33.64833, -89.76583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkins Chapel Rd. over Jumping Gulley Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkins Chapel Rd. over Jumping Gulley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkins Chapel Rd. over Jumping Gulley Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wilkins Chapel Rd. over Jumping Gulley Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkins Chapel Rd. over Jumping Gulley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.