US Bridges

Nelson Corner Road over Bayou Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA1900000000005

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
174 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nelson Corner Road over Bayou Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nelson Corner Road over Bayou Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNelson Corner Road
CrossesBayou Creek
LocationSec 16 T 5N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 150
Coordinates31.40583, -91.12139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Nelson Corner Road over Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nelson Corner Road over Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nelson Corner Road over Bayou Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Corner Road over Bayou Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Corner Road over Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.