US Bridges

Chapel Hill Road over Chunky Canal

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 7N R12E B · Structure no. SA5100000000103

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Hill Road over Chunky Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chapel Hill Road over Chunky Canal in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Hill Road
CrossesChunky Canal
LocationSec 25 T 7N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 461
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.41761, -89.02264
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2023)
Projected traffic645 by 2043
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 Chapel Hill Road over Chunky Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Hill Road over Chunky Canal 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 Chunky Canal carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Hill Road over Chunky Canal?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Hill Road over Chunky Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.