US Bridges

SR 881 (old US 80) over Potterchitto Creek

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Mississippi · 6.1 MI E I 20 · Structure no. 260008005110620

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 881 (old US 80) over Potterchitto Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 881 (old US 80) over Potterchitto Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 881 (old US 80)
CrossesPotterchitto Creek
Location6.1 MI E I 20
RouteState Highway 881
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.32531, -89.1855
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 881 (old US 80) over Potterchitto Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 881 (old US 80) over Potterchitto 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 881 (old US 80) over Potterchitto Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 881 (old US 80) over Potterchitto Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 881 (old US 80) over Potterchitto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.