SR 503 over Potterchitto Creek
GoodNewton County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI S US 80 · Structure no. 310050305103000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 372 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 503 over Potterchitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 503 over Potterchitto Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 503 over Potterchitto Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 503 over Potterchitto 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 503 over Potterchitto Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 503 over Potterchitto Creek?
The structure is 372 ft (113.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 503 over Potterchitto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.