US Bridges

N. Newman Road over Relief E Fork Amite Riv

FairPosted for load

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 3N R 5E · Structure no. SA0300000000121

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Newman Road over Relief E Fork Amite Riv is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Newman Road over Relief E Fork Amite Riv in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Newman Road
CrossesRelief E Fork Amite Riv
LocationSec 23 T 3N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyAmite County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.20533, -90.67444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.9 US tons
Inventory rating5.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic90 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Newman Road over Relief E Fork Amite Riv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Newman Road over Relief E Fork Amite Riv 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 N. Newman Road over Relief E Fork Amite Riv carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N. Newman Road over Relief E Fork Amite Riv?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N. Newman Road over Relief E Fork Amite Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.