Morton-Marathon RD over Howell Creek
FairScott County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 5N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6200000000004
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morton-Marathon RD over Howell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Morton-Marathon RD over Howell Creek in Scott 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morton-Marathon RD over Howell Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morton-Marathon RD over Howell 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 Morton-Marathon RD over Howell Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Morton-Marathon RD over Howell Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Morton-Marathon RD over Howell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.