US Bridges

Nivens Road over Piney Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T12N R 1W B · Structure no. SA8200000000148

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nivens Road over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nivens Road over Piney Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNivens Road
CrossesPiney Creek
LocationSec 24 T12N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates32.86778, -90.2575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$930,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nivens Road over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nivens Road over Piney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nivens Road over Piney Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nivens Road over Piney Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nivens Road over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.