Airport RD over Tarlow Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 6N R11E B · Structure no. SA5100000000051
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airport RD over Tarlow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Airport RD over Tarlow Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Airport RD over Tarlow Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airport RD over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Airport RD over Tarlow Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Airport RD over Tarlow Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Airport RD over Tarlow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.