US Bridges

Norton-Assink NW over Fork to Homochitto River

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 8N R 6E · Structure no. SA4300000000234

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton-Assink NW over Fork to Homochitto River is a concrete channel beam carrying Norton-Assink NW over Fork to Homochitto River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNorton-Assink NW
CrossesFork to Homochitto River
LocationSec 3 T 8N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 1200
Coordinates31.69131, -90.59183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton-Assink NW over Fork to Homochitto River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Norton-Assink NW over Fork to Homochitto River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Norton-Assink NW over Fork to Homochitto River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Norton-Assink NW over Fork to Homochitto River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Norton-Assink NW over Fork to Homochitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.