Friendship Road over Johns Creek
PoorPontotoc County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 9S R 2E B · Structure no. SA5800000000023
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friendship Road over Johns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Friendship Road over Johns Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Friendship Road over Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Friendship Road over Johns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Friendship Road over Johns Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Friendship Road over Johns Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Friendship Road over Johns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.