Magnolia-Progress over Bala Chitto Creek
FairPike County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 1N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000023
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,320
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Magnolia-Progress over Bala Chitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Magnolia-Progress over Bala Chitto Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Magnolia-Progress over Bala Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Magnolia-Progress over Bala Chitto 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Magnolia-Progress over Bala Chitto Creek carry?
About 1,320 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Magnolia-Progress over Bala Chitto Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Magnolia-Progress over Bala Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.