Potterchitto Road over Bogue Falema Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5N R12E B · Structure no. SA5100000000017
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potterchitto Road over Bogue Falema Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Potterchitto Road over Bogue Falema Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potterchitto Road over Bogue Falema Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Potterchitto Road over Bogue Falema 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 Potterchitto Road over Bogue Falema Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Potterchitto Road over Bogue Falema Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Potterchitto Road over Bogue Falema Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.