Newton Calhoun RD over Tarlow Creek
PoorNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 5N R11E B · Structure no. SA5100000000011
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newton Calhoun RD over Tarlow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Newton Calhoun RD over Tarlow Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newton Calhoun RD over Tarlow Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newton Calhoun RD over Tarlow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Newton Calhoun RD over Tarlow Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Newton Calhoun RD over Tarlow Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Newton Calhoun RD over Tarlow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.