US Bridges

Chunky Duffee RD over Trib of Tonacana Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6N R13E B · Structure no. SA5100000000158

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chunky Duffee RD over Trib of Tonacana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chunky Duffee RD over Trib of Tonacana Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChunky Duffee RD
CrossesTrib of Tonacana Creek
LocationSec 14 T 6N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 443
Coordinates32.36528, -88.93119
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chunky Duffee RD over Trib of Tonacana Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chunky Duffee RD over Trib of Tonacana 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 Chunky Duffee RD over Trib of Tonacana Creek carry?

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

How long is Chunky Duffee RD over Trib of Tonacana Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chunky Duffee RD over Trib of Tonacana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.