Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 7N R13E B · Structure no. SA5100000000112
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory-Little Rck 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 Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.