US Bridges

Smthtwn Chicora RD over Cary Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6N R 7W · Structure no. SA7700000000018

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smthtwn Chicora RD over Cary Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smthtwn Chicora RD over Cary Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSmthtwn Chicora RD
CrossesCary Creek
LocationSec 33 T 6N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 110
Coordinates31.44853, -88.70139
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2025)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Smthtwn Chicora RD over Cary Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smthtwn Chicora RD over Cary 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Smthtwn Chicora RD over Cary Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Smthtwn Chicora RD over Cary Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Smthtwn Chicora RD over Cary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.