US Bridges

Chapral-Hiwanee RD over Carson Sand Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T10N R 7W · Structure no. SA7700000000139

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapral-Hiwanee RD over Carson Sand Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Chapral-Hiwanee RD over Carson Sand Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChapral-Hiwanee RD
CrossesCarson Sand Creek
LocationSec 26 T10N R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates31.80308, -88.66597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Chapral-Hiwanee RD over Carson Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapral-Hiwanee RD over Carson Sand 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 2024.

How much traffic does Chapral-Hiwanee RD over Carson Sand Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Chapral-Hiwanee RD over Carson Sand Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chapral-Hiwanee RD over Carson Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.