US Bridges

Norton Road over Compton Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 61 T 8N R 1E B · Structure no. SA3200000000007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton Road over Compton Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norton Road over Compton Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNorton Road
CrossesCompton Creek
LocationSec 61 T 8N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 1301
Coordinates31.61706, -91.12614
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2045
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton Road over Compton Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norton Road over Compton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Norton Road over Compton Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Norton Road over Compton Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Norton Road over Compton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.