Sand Springs Ch RD over Turkey Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 6N R12E · Structure no. SA5100000000054
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Springs Ch RD over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sand Springs Ch RD over Turkey Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Springs Ch RD over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Springs Ch RD over Turkey 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 Sand Springs Ch RD over Turkey Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sand Springs Ch RD over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Springs Ch RD over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.