US Bridges

Louie Bullock RD over Nichols Branch

GoodPosted for load

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 6N R14W · Structure no. SA3400000000051

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louie Bullock RD over Nichols Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Louie Bullock RD over Nichols Branch in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 59 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLouie Bullock RD
CrossesNichols Branch
LocationSec 10 T 6N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 363
Coordinates31.50444, -89.38481
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2025)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks6%
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

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$156,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louie Bullock RD over Nichols Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Louie Bullock RD over Nichols Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Louie Bullock RD over Nichols Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Louie Bullock RD over Nichols Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Louie Bullock RD over Nichols Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.