US Bridges

Nail Road over Ditch No 10

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 2S R 9W B · Structure no. SA1700000000041

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nail Road over Ditch No 10 is a concrete culvert carrying Nail Road over Ditch No 10 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNail Road
CrossesDitch No 10
LocationSec 3 T 2S R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 285
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.94803, -90.14504
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 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 traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nail Road over Ditch No 10 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nail Road over Ditch No 10 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nail Road over Ditch No 10 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Nail Road over Ditch No 10?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nail Road over Ditch No 10?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.