US Bridges

Landfill Road over Fowler Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 7S R 9W B · Structure no. SA5400000000053

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Landfill Road over Fowler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Landfill Road over Fowler Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLandfill Road
CrossesFowler Creek
LocationSec 6 T 7S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 571
Coordinates34.50041, -90.18839
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Landfill Road over Fowler Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landfill Road over Fowler 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 Landfill Road over Fowler Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Landfill Road over Fowler Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Landfill Road over Fowler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.