US Bridges

West Stateline RD over Br of Chickasawhay River

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6N R 5W · Structure no. SA7700000000006

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Stateline RD over Br of Chickasawhay River is a concrete culvert carrying West Stateline RD over Br of Chickasawhay River in Wayne 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Stateline RD
CrossesBr of Chickasawhay River
LocationSec 33 T 6N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 246
Coordinates31.43667, -88.4975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2025)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 West Stateline RD over Br of Chickasawhay River built?

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

What condition is West Stateline RD over Br of 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does West Stateline RD over Br of Chickasawhay River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is West Stateline RD over Br of Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns West Stateline RD over Br of Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.