US Bridges

Ed Nelson Lane over Booker Branch

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 7N R 3E · Structure no. SA190000000A124

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ed Nelson Lane over Booker Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ed Nelson Lane over Booker Branch in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEd Nelson Lane
CrossesBooker Branch
LocationSec 33 T 7N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.53573, -90.92053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic15 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$385,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ed Nelson Lane over Booker Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ed Nelson Lane over Booker Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ed Nelson Lane over Booker Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ed Nelson Lane over Booker Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ed Nelson Lane over Booker Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.