US Bridges

West Road over Nichols Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T14S R18W · Structure no. SA4800000000108

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Nichols Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Road over Nichols Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWest Road
CrossesNichols Creek
LocationSec 1 T14S R18W
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates33.87572, -88.37556
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 West Road over Nichols Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Road over Nichols Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is West Road over Nichols Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns West Road over Nichols Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.