US Bridges

Chcora Green CO RD over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 6N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000010

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chcora Green CO RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chcora Green CO RD over Big Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesChcora Green CO RD
CrossesBig Creek
LocationSec 22 T 6N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates31.46667, -88.5725
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Chcora Green CO RD over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chcora Green CO RD over Big Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Chcora Green CO RD over Big Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chcora Green CO RD over Big Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Chcora Green CO RD over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.