US Bridges

Porter Chapel Road over Local Road

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T15N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000028

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,364
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Chapel Road over Local Road is a concrete channel beam carrying Porter Chapel Road over Local Road in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 2,364 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,546 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPorter Chapel Road
CrossesLocal Road
LocationSec 6 T15N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 9656
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.30461, -90.85878
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,364 (2021)
Projected traffic3,546 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$636,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Porter Chapel Road over Local Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porter Chapel Road over Local Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Porter Chapel Road over Local Road carry?

About 2,364 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Porter Chapel Road over Local Road?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Porter Chapel Road over Local Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.