US Bridges

Fudge Town Road over Jones Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 8S R 6W · Structure no. SA5400000000065

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fudge Town Road over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fudge Town Road over Jones Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFudge Town Road
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 22 T 8S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 255
Coordinates34.37434, -89.82722
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic420 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 Fudge Town Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fudge Town 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 Fudge Town Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fudge Town Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Fudge Town Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.