US Bridges

Irma Drive over Bala Chitto Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 1N R 8E · Structure no. SA570000000A024

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irma Drive over Bala Chitto Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irma Drive over Bala Chitto Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIrma Drive
CrossesBala Chitto Creek
LocationSec 2 T 1N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.08414, -90.36301
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic195 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$508,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irma Drive over Bala Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irma Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Irma Drive over Bala Chitto Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Irma Drive over Bala Chitto Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Irma Drive over Bala Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.