US Bridges

Morgan Field Road over Richardson Mill Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6N R11E B · Structure no. SA510000000A042

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Field Road over Richardson Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Morgan Field Road over Richardson Mill Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Field Road
CrossesRichardson Mill Creek
LocationSec 20 T 6N R11E B
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34167, -89.19528
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic210 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Field Road over Richardson Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Field Road over Richardson Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan Field Road over Richardson Mill Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Field Road over Richardson Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Field Road over Richardson Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.