US Bridges

Pleasant Hill RD over Nolehoe Creek

Poor

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 1S R 7W B · Structure no. SA1700000000007

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Hill RD over Nolehoe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pleasant Hill RD over Nolehoe Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPleasant Hill RD
CrossesNolehoe Creek
LocationSec 36 T 1S R 7W B
RouteCity Street 7899
Coordinates34.95339, -89.90142
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Hill RD over Nolehoe Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Hill RD over Nolehoe 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Hill RD over Nolehoe Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Hill RD over Nolehoe Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Pleasant Hill RD over Nolehoe Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.