Rockport-Newhebron over Vaughns Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 9N R21W B · Structure no. SA6400000000095
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rockport-Newhebron over Vaughns Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rockport-Newhebron over Vaughns Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 68 years old, older 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rockport-Newhebron over Vaughns Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Rockport-Newhebron over Vaughns 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Rockport-Newhebron over Vaughns Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Rockport-Newhebron over Vaughns Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rockport-Newhebron over Vaughns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.