US Bridges

SR 772 over Chiwappa Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI W of SR 15 · Structure no. 340077205827170

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 772 over Chiwappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 772 over Chiwappa Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 772
CrossesChiwappa Creek
Location0.9 MI W of SR 15
RouteState Highway 772
Coordinates34.17626, -89.02959
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 772 over Chiwappa Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 772 over Chiwappa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 772 over Chiwappa Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 772 over Chiwappa Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 772 over Chiwappa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.