US Bridges

SR 184 over Chickasawhay River

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI W SR 63 · Structure no. 210008407717760

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 184 over Chickasawhay River in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 184
CrossesChickasawhay River
Location2.2 MI W SR 63
RouteState Highway 184
Coordinates31.67969, -88.68399
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 184 over Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 184 over Chickasawhay River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 184 over Chickasawhay River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 184 over Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 184 over Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.