US Bridges

Nickelson Road over Drainage Canal

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T12N R 4W · Structure no. SA820000000A176

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nickelson Road over Drainage Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Nickelson Road over Drainage Canal in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNickelson Road
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationSec 17 T12N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 865
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.887, -90.61769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nickelson Road over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nickelson Road over Drainage Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nickelson Road over Drainage Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Nickelson Road over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nickelson Road over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.