Chapel Hill Road over Okahatta Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 7N R12E B · Structure no. SA5100000000100
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chapel Hill Road over Okahatta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Hill Road over Okahatta Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.
It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chapel Hill Road over Okahatta Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chapel Hill Road over Okahatta 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 Chapel Hill Road over Okahatta Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Chapel Hill Road over Okahatta Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Chapel Hill Road over Okahatta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.