Pleasant Ridge RD over Chunky River
FairPosted for loadNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 6N R13E B · Structure no. SA5100000000063
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pleasant Ridge RD over Chunky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Ridge RD over Chunky River in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pleasant Ridge RD over Chunky River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pleasant Ridge RD over Chunky River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pleasant Ridge RD over Chunky River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pleasant Ridge RD over Chunky River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pleasant Ridge RD over Chunky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.