US Bridges

Home Place Road over Nelson Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 7S R 6W · Structure no. SA5400000000029

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Home Place Road over Nelson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Home Place Road over Nelson Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHome Place Road
CrossesNelson Creek
LocationSec 6 T 7S R 6W
RouteCounty Highway 190
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.49878, -89.8619
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Home Place Road over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Home Place 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 Home Place Road over Nelson Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Home Place Road over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Home Place Road over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.