US Bridges

Nashville Ferry RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T17N R18E B · Structure no. SA4400000000029

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nashville Ferry RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Nashville Ferry RD over Cedar Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNashville Ferry RD
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationSec 22 T17N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates33.3284, -88.39726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nashville Ferry RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nashville Ferry RD over Cedar 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nashville Ferry RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nashville Ferry RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nashville Ferry RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.