US Bridges

Bonds Road over Morgan Fork Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 7N R 2E · Structure no. SA1900000000100

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
122 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonds Road over Morgan Fork Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bonds Road over Morgan Fork Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 0 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBonds Road
CrossesMorgan Fork Creek
LocationSec 19 T 7N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates31.57883, -91.03367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans12
Design loadH 10
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonds Road over Morgan Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonds Road over Morgan Fork Creek 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 Bonds Road over Morgan Fork Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Bonds Road over Morgan Fork Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bonds Road over Morgan Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.