US Bridges

Still Road over Jones Creek

FairPosted for load

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 8S R 6W · Structure no. SA540000000A066

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Still Road over Jones Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Still Road over Jones Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesStill Road
CrossesJones Creek
LocationSec 25 T 8S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 542
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.35972, -89.78322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$328,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Still Road over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Still 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 2023.

How much traffic does Still Road over Jones Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Still Road over Jones Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Still Road over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.