US Bridges

Ennis Road over Chinchahoma Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T18N R13E B · Structure no. SA5300000000071

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ennis Road over Chinchahoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ennis Road over Chinchahoma Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesEnnis Road
CrossesChinchahoma Creek
LocationSec 34 T18N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 84
Coordinates33.38528, -88.92222
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2008)
Projected traffic90 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ennis Road over Chinchahoma Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ennis Road over Chinchahoma 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ennis Road over Chinchahoma Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Ennis Road over Chinchahoma Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ennis Road over Chinchahoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.