Kennedy Road over Scotchenflipper Creek
GoodNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 5N R12E · Structure no. SA5100000000020
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kennedy Road over Scotchenflipper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kennedy Road over Scotchenflipper 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Kennedy Road over Scotchenflipper Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kennedy Road over Scotchenflipper Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Kennedy Road over Scotchenflipper Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Kennedy Road over Scotchenflipper Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Kennedy Road over Scotchenflipper Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.