US Bridges

Airport RD over Branch of Tarlow Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 6N R11E B · Structure no. SA5100000000053

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Branch of Tarlow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Airport RD over Branch of Tarlow Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesBranch of Tarlow Creek
LocationSec 36 T 6N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.31689, -89.1355
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport RD over Branch of Tarlow Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD 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 Airport RD over Branch of Tarlow Creek carry?

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

How long is Airport RD over Branch of Tarlow Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Branch of Tarlow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.