US Bridges

Malone Road over Nolehoe Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 1S R 7W · Structure no. SA1700000000006

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malone Road over Nolehoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Malone Road over Nolehoe Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,750 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMalone Road
CrossesNolehoe Creek
LocationSec 35 T 1S R 7W
RouteCity Street 7901
Coordinates34.9605, -89.91915
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,750 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Malone Road over Nolehoe Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malone Road over Nolehoe 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Malone Road over Nolehoe Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Malone Road over Nolehoe Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Malone Road over Nolehoe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.