Decatur Carthage R over Dry Brch
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 7N R11E · Structure no. SA5100000000086
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Decatur Carthage R over Dry Brch is a concrete channel beam carrying Decatur Carthage R over Dry Brch in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Decatur Carthage R over Dry Brch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Decatur Carthage R over Dry Brch 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 2023.
How much traffic does Decatur Carthage R over Dry Brch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Decatur Carthage R over Dry Brch?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Decatur Carthage R over Dry Brch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.