US Bridges

US 84 over Chickasawhay River

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 21000840771776A

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
502 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Chickasawhay River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Chickasawhay River in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesChickasawhay River
Location3.8 MI W US 45
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.68267, -88.68244
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (152.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Chickasawhay River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Chickasawhay River carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 502 ft (152.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.