US Bridges

Newton-Conehatta R over Bch of Potterchitto Ck

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R11E · Structure no. SA510000000A044

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton-Conehatta R over Bch of Potterchitto Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Newton-Conehatta R over Bch of Potterchitto Ck in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNewton-Conehatta R
CrossesBch of Potterchitto Ck
LocationSec 28 T 6N R11E
RouteCity Street 22
Coordinates32.33082, -89.1804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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-Conehatta R over Bch of Potterchitto Ck built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton-Conehatta R over Bch of Potterchitto Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does Newton-Conehatta R over Bch of Potterchitto Ck carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Newton-Conehatta R over Bch of Potterchitto Ck?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Newton-Conehatta R over Bch of Potterchitto Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.