US Bridges

Sobley Road over Nash Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T19S R17W · Structure no. SA4400000000115

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sobley Road over Nash Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sobley Road over Nash Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSobley Road
CrossesNash Creek
LocationSec 33 T19S R17W
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates33.36788, -88.32103
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sobley Road over Nash Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sobley Road over Nash 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sobley Road over Nash Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sobley Road over Nash Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sobley Road over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.