US Bridges

Nasville Ferry RD over Ellis Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T19S R18W B · Structure no. SA440000000A120

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nasville Ferry RD over Ellis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nasville Ferry RD over Ellis Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNasville Ferry RD
CrossesEllis Creek
LocationSec 24 T19S R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates33.39934, -88.37333
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Nasville Ferry RD over Ellis Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nasville Ferry RD over Ellis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nasville Ferry RD over Ellis Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nasville Ferry RD over Ellis Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nasville Ferry RD over Ellis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.