SR 492 over Sipsey Relief
Newton County, Mississippi · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 492 over Sipsey Relief in Newton County, Mississippi, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 121 of the 242 inventoried bridges in Newton County rated fair (50.0%); 12 (5.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2025, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 131 ft |
| Location | 0.6 Mi E Scott Cl |
| NBI structure number | 310049205101100 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2025 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Newton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 20 over Stream | 1966 | 20,000 | Good |
| I 20 over Slough | 1966 | 20,000 | Good |
| I 20 over Stream | 1966 | 20,000 | Good |
| I 20 over Potterchitto Creek | 1966 | 20,000 | Fair |
| I 20 over Oakahatta Creek | 1961 | 12,000 | Fair |
| I 20 over Oakahatta Creek | 1961 | 12,000 | Fair |
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