GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN
Carrying GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN over CHUNKY RIVER
SEC 35 T 6N R13E, Newton, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN
The GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN bridge in Newton, Mississippi carries GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN over CHUNKY RIVER. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 99.0 meters (325 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 135 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1922
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 99.0 m (325 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.4 m (11 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 135 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA5100000000068
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN against other structures in Newton and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN?
GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN in Newton, Mississippi has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN inspected?
GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 135 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN.
Who is responsible for maintaining GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN?
GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN and does age affect safety?
GRIFFIS FOUNTAIN was built in 1922, making it 104 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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