Hickory-Fellowship over Potterchitto Creek
FairPosted for loadNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 5N R13E B · Structure no. SA5100000000022
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory-Fellowship over Potterchitto Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hickory-Fellowship over Potterchitto Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory-Fellowship over Potterchitto Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory-Fellowship over Potterchitto 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 Hickory-Fellowship over Potterchitto Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hickory-Fellowship over Potterchitto Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory-Fellowship over Potterchitto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.