US Bridges

Chcora-Green CO RD over Henry Creek

Poor

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 6N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000008

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chcora-Green CO RD over Henry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Chcora-Green CO RD over Henry Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesChcora-Green CO RD
CrossesHenry Creek
LocationSec 15 T 6N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates31.4809, -88.57059
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.7 US tons
Inventory rating3.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$360,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chcora-Green CO RD over Henry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chcora-Green CO RD over Henry Creek 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 Chcora-Green CO RD over Henry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chcora-Green CO RD over Henry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Chcora-Green CO RD over Henry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.