US Bridges

Fitts Road over Butterbowl Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 6S R 8W · Structure no. SA5400000000019

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fitts Road over Butterbowl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fitts Road over Butterbowl Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFitts Road
CrossesButterbowl Creek
LocationSec 32 T 6S R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 122
Coordinates34.52496, -90.07436
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fitts Road over Butterbowl Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fitts Road over Butterbowl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Fitts Road over Butterbowl Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fitts Road over Butterbowl Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Fitts Road over Butterbowl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.