Chesapeake Road over Durden Creek Spillway
FairPosted for loadWarren County, Mississippi · Between B-1008 & B-2026 · Structure no. CEPERDMS0000002
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Chesapeake Road over Durden Creek Spillway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chesapeake Road over Durden Creek Spillway in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Chesapeake Road over Durden Creek Spillway built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chesapeake Road over Durden Creek Spillway 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 2024.
How much traffic does Chesapeake Road over Durden Creek Spillway carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Chesapeake Road over Durden Creek Spillway?
The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Chesapeake Road over Durden Creek Spillway?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).