US Bridges

Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 8N R12E · Structure no. SA5100000000132

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Road
CrossesBranch of Chunky Creek
LocationSec 7 T 8N R12E
RouteCounty Highway 1411
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.55244, -89.11225
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$208,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Road over Branch of 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 Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.