US Bridges

Morton Marathon RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 5N R 9E · Structure no. SA6200000000032

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morton Marathon RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Morton Marathon RD over Turkey Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMorton Marathon RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 32 T 5N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates32.2245, -89.40283
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks2%
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$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morton Marathon RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morton Marathon RD over Turkey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Morton Marathon RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Morton Marathon RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Morton Marathon RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.