Wickware Road over Tarlow Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 5N R11E B · Structure no. SA5100000000005
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wickware Road over Tarlow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wickware Road over Tarlow Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wickware Road over Tarlow Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wickware Road over Tarlow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wickware Road over Tarlow Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wickware Road over Tarlow Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wickware Road over Tarlow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.