Chew Forks Road over Piney Creek
PoorPosted for loadYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T12N R 1E · Structure no. SA8200000000150
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chew Forks Road over Piney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Chew Forks Road over Piney Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chew Forks Road over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chew Forks Road over Piney 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 Chew Forks Road over Piney Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Chew Forks Road over Piney Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Chew Forks Road over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.