US Bridges

Riales Road over Nelson Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 7S R 5W · Structure no. SA5400000000024

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riales Road over Nelson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riales Road over Nelson Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiales Road
CrossesNelson Creek
LocationSec 7 T 7S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 105
Coordinates34.48763, -89.75912
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 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 traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Riales Road over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riales Road over Nelson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Riales Road over Nelson Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Riales Road over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Riales Road over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.