US Bridges

Chapel Town Road over Obrien Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T10S R 8W · Structure no. SA5400000000165

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Town Road over Obrien Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chapel Town Road over Obrien Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Town Road
CrossesObrien Creek
LocationSec 4 T10S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 366
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.24702, -90.04289
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks—
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 Chapel Town Road over Obrien Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Town Road over Obrien 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Chapel Town Road over Obrien Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chapel Town Road over Obrien Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Chapel Town Road over Obrien Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.