First Ave over Branch of Tarlow Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 6N R11E · Structure no. SA5100000000047
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Ave over Branch of Tarlow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying First Ave over Branch of Tarlow Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Ave over Branch of Tarlow Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is First Ave over Branch of Tarlow 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does First Ave over Branch of Tarlow Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is First Ave over Branch of Tarlow Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns First Ave over Branch of Tarlow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.