US 80 over Bethel Branch
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Mississippi · 5.5 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 210008005111480
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 over Bethel Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Bethel Branch in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 80 over Bethel Branch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 over Bethel Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 80 over Bethel Branch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 80 over Bethel Branch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 over Bethel Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.