US Bridges

Newton Conehata RD over I 20

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI E US 80 · Structure no. 410002005110550

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton Conehata RD over I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Newton Conehata RD over I 20 in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2043. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewton Conehata RD
CrossesI 20
Location4.2 MI E US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.33938, -89.21705
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.8 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton Conehata RD over I 20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton Conehata RD over I 20 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 2023.

How much traffic does Newton Conehata RD over I 20 carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newton Conehata RD over I 20?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Newton Conehata RD over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.