Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek
FairPosted for loadNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 8N R12E · Structure no. SA5100000000133
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2024 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 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Union Road over Branch of Chunky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.