Suqualena-Newton over Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 7N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000158
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Suqualena-Newton over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Suqualena-Newton over Creek in Lauderdale 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 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.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Suqualena-Newton over Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Suqualena-Newton over Creek 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Suqualena-Newton over Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Suqualena-Newton over Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Suqualena-Newton over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.