US Bridges

Osyka Progress Rd. over Bala Chitto Creek

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 1N R 8E B · Structure no. SA5700000000035

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
193 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osyka Progress Rd. over Bala Chitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osyka Progress Rd. over Bala Chitto Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 915 by 2043. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOsyka Progress Rd.
CrossesBala Chitto Creek
LocationSec 28 T 1N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.02908, -90.40175
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2021)
Projected traffic915 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osyka Progress Rd. over Bala Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osyka Progress Rd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Osyka Progress Rd. over Bala Chitto Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Osyka Progress Rd. over Bala Chitto Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Osyka Progress Rd. over Bala Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.