US Bridges

Tubbs Road over Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 9S R 7W · Structure no. SA5400000000109

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tubbs Road over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tubbs Road over Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTubbs Road
CrossesCreek
LocationSec 7 T 9S R 7W
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.31001, -89.97735
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 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 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 traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tubbs Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tubbs Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Tubbs Road over Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tubbs Road over Creek?

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

Who owns Tubbs Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.