Old Highway 494 over Chunky Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 8N R12E · Structure no. SA5100000000130
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 494 over Chunky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 494 over Chunky Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 494 over Chunky Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 494 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 Old Highway 494 over Chunky Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 494 over Chunky Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Old Highway 494 over Chunky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.