US Bridges

Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Canal

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 7N R13E B · Structure no. SA5100000000113

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Canal is a concrete slab carrying Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Canal 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 5 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory-Little Rck
CrossesChunky Canal
LocationSec 31 T 7N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.40234, -89.01251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic405 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory-Little Rck 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 Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Canal carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory-Little Rck over Chunky Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.