N. Newman Road over East Fork Amite River
PoorPosted for loadAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 3N R 5E · Structure no. SA0300000000120
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N. Newman Road over East Fork Amite River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Newman Road over East Fork Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N. Newman Road over East Fork Amite River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is N. Newman Road over East Fork Amite River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does N. Newman Road over East Fork Amite River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is N. Newman Road over East Fork Amite River?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N. Newman Road over East Fork Amite River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.