US Bridges

SR 8 over RAMP2 over Nichols Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · N/E Ramp JCT 8 25 45 · Structure no. 370000804815840

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
458 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over RAMP2 over Nichols Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over RAMP2 over Nichols Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 8
CrossesRAMP2 over Nichols Creek
LocationN/E Ramp JCT 8 25 45
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.81414, -88.48851
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length458 ft (139.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 8 over RAMP2 over Nichols Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over RAMP2 over Nichols 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8 over RAMP2 over Nichols Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over RAMP2 over Nichols Creek?

The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over RAMP2 over Nichols Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.