US Bridges

Old 80 Road over Barnett Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 6N R10E B · Structure no. SA5100000000033

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 80 Road over Barnett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old 80 Road over Barnett Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld 80 Road
CrossesBarnett Creek
LocationSec 19 T 6N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates32.35433, -89.30603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 80 Road over Barnett Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 80 Road over Barnett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Old 80 Road over Barnett Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old 80 Road over Barnett Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old 80 Road over Barnett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.