US Bridges

Herron Road over Bobo Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T10S R 7W B · Structure no. SA5400000000154

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herron Road over Bobo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Herron Road over Bobo Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHerron Road
CrossesBobo Creek
LocationSec 7 T10S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 364
Coordinates34.22956, -89.97481
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 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 traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Herron Road over Bobo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herron Road over Bobo 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 Herron Road over Bobo Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Herron Road over Bobo Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Herron Road over Bobo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.