US Bridges

Cold Springs Road over Jones Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 8S R 6W · Structure no. SA5400000000064

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Springs Road over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cold Springs Road over Jones Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCold Springs Road
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 21 T 8S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 246
Coordinates34.37985, -89.83549
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating88.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cold Springs Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Springs Road over Jones 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 Cold Springs Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cold Springs Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Cold Springs Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.