Newton Bethel RD over Bethel Creek
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 5N R11E B · Structure no. SA5100000000006
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newton Bethel RD over Bethel Creek is a steel other carrying Newton Bethel RD over Bethel Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newton Bethel RD over Bethel Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newton Bethel RD over Bethel Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Newton Bethel RD over Bethel Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Newton Bethel RD over Bethel Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Newton Bethel RD over Bethel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.