US Bridges

Abe Chapel Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 6S R 7W · Structure no. SA5400000000011

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abe Chapel Road over Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Abe Chapel Road over Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAbe Chapel Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 29 T 6S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.53925, -89.95767
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$384,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abe Chapel Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Abe Chapel Road over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Abe Chapel Road over Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Abe Chapel Road over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Abe Chapel Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.