US Bridges

Dido Road over Bch of Chinchahoma Ck

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T18N R13E · Structure no. SA5300000000068

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dido Road over Bch of Chinchahoma Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Dido Road over Bch of Chinchahoma Ck in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDido Road
CrossesBch of Chinchahoma Ck
LocationSec 21 T18N R13E
RouteCounty Highway 443
Coordinates33.41242, -88.94728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2008)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dido Road over Bch of Chinchahoma Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dido Road over Bch of Chinchahoma Ck 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dido Road over Bch of Chinchahoma Ck carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Dido Road over Bch of Chinchahoma Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dido Road over Bch of Chinchahoma Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.