US Bridges

Newton Calhoun RD over Bethel Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 5N R11E B · Structure no. SA510000000A007

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton Calhoun RD over Bethel Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Newton Calhoun RD over Bethel Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNewton Calhoun RD
CrossesBethel Creek
LocationSec 9 T 5N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 159
Coordinates32.2897, -89.18166
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newton Calhoun RD over Bethel Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton Calhoun RD over Bethel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Newton Calhoun RD over Bethel Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newton Calhoun RD over Bethel Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Newton Calhoun RD over Bethel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.