US Bridges

Bethel Roberts RD over Tarlow Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 5N R11E B · Structure no. SA5100000000009

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Roberts RD over Tarlow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethel Roberts RD over Tarlow Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBethel Roberts RD
CrossesTarlow Creek
LocationSec 10 T 5N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 469
Coordinates32.28167, -89.15889
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$347,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Roberts RD over Tarlow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Roberts RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Roberts RD over Tarlow Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Roberts RD over Tarlow Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Roberts RD over Tarlow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.