US Bridges

Chapman Road over Hurricane Bayou

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T25N R 1E · Structure no. SA6800000000064

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapman Road over Hurricane Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Chapman Road over Hurricane Bayou in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesChapman Road
CrossesHurricane Bayou
LocationSec 10 T25N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates34.05103, -90.17206
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Chapman Road over Hurricane Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapman Road over Hurricane Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chapman Road over Hurricane Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Chapman Road over Hurricane Bayou?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chapman Road over Hurricane Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.