US Bridges

Huey Road over Chunky Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 7N R12E · Structure no. SA5100000000093

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huey Road over Chunky Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Huey Road over Chunky Creek in Newton 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHuey Road
CrossesChunky Creek
LocationSec 10 T 7N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 106
Coordinates32.46972, -89.06044
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 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 traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Huey Road over Chunky Creek built?

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

What condition is Huey Road over Chunky 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Huey Road over Chunky Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Huey Road over Chunky Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Huey Road over Chunky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.