US Bridges

Little Rock Dec RD over Bch of Chunky Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 8N R12E B · Structure no. SA5100000000139

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Rock Dec RD over Bch of Chunky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Rock Dec RD over Bch of Chunky Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLittle Rock Dec RD
CrossesBch of Chunky Creek
LocationSec 27 T 8N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 462
Coordinates32.50939, -89.05783
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Rock Dec RD over Bch of Chunky Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Rock Dec RD over Bch of Chunky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Little Rock Dec RD over Bch of Chunky Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Little Rock Dec RD over Bch of Chunky Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Little Rock Dec RD over Bch of Chunky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.