US Bridges

Newton CO Martin over Gin Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 8N R14E B · Structure no. SA3800000000237

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton CO Martin over Gin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newton CO Martin over Gin Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNewton CO Martin
CrossesGin Creek
LocationSec 8 T 8N R14E B
RouteCounty Highway 458
Coordinates32.55847, -88.89486
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton CO Martin over Gin Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton CO Martin over Gin 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Newton CO Martin over Gin Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newton CO Martin over Gin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Newton CO Martin over Gin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.