Pine Ridge Road over Tuscolameta Creek
PoorNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 6N R10E · Structure no. SA5100000000035
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pine Ridge Road over Tuscolameta Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine Ridge Road over Tuscolameta Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Pine Ridge Road over Tuscolameta Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pine Ridge Road over Tuscolameta 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 Pine Ridge Road over Tuscolameta Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pine Ridge Road over Tuscolameta Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Pine Ridge Road over Tuscolameta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.