US Bridges

Nail Road over Cowpen Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 1S R 8W B · Structure no. SA1700000000012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nail Road over Cowpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nail Road over Cowpen Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNail Road
CrossesCowpen Creek
LocationSec 34 T 1S R 8W B
RouteCity Street 9227
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.94818, -90.0383
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Nail Road over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nail Road over Cowpen 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 Nail Road over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Nail Road over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Nail Road over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.