Newell Road over Sucarnoochee Creek
PoorKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T11N R17E · Structure no. SA3500000000097
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newell Road over Sucarnoochee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Newell Road over Sucarnoochee Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Newell Road over Sucarnoochee Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newell Road over Sucarnoochee 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Newell Road over Sucarnoochee Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Newell Road over Sucarnoochee Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Newell Road over Sucarnoochee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.