Morton Marathon RD over Strong River
PoorClosed to trafficScott County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 5N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6200000000016
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morton Marathon RD over Strong River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morton Marathon RD over Strong River in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morton Marathon RD over Strong River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morton Marathon RD over Strong River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Morton Marathon RD over Strong River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Morton Marathon RD over Strong River?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Morton Marathon RD over Strong River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.