Griffis Fountain over Chunky River
PoorClosed to trafficNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 6N R13E · Structure no. SA5100000000068
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 325 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Griffis Fountain over Chunky River is a steel truss - thru carrying Griffis Fountain over Chunky River in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 1 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Griffis Fountain over Chunky River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Griffis Fountain over Chunky 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Griffis Fountain over Chunky River carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Griffis Fountain over Chunky River?
The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Griffis Fountain over Chunky River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.