US Bridges

Nelson Drive over Bahala Creek

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T10N R 8E · Structure no. SA1500000000219

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Drive over Bahala Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nelson Drive over Bahala Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Drive
CrossesBahala Creek
LocationSec 11 T10N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.85502, -90.37442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nelson Drive over Bahala Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelson Drive over Bahala Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Nelson Drive over Bahala Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nelson Drive over Bahala Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Drive over Bahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.