Broom Road over Branch of Nelson Creek
PoorPosted for loadPanola County, Mississippi · Sec_ 1_T 7S_R 6W · Structure no. SA5400000000026
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broom Road over Branch of Nelson Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Broom Road over Branch of Nelson Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broom Road over Branch of Nelson Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broom Road over Branch of Nelson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Broom Road over Branch of Nelson Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Broom Road over Branch of Nelson Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Broom Road over Branch of Nelson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.