US Bridges

SR 19 over Ritchie Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 8.3 MI N Winston Cl · Structure no. 310001900408570

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Ritchie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 19 over Ritchie Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesRitchie Creek
Location8.3 MI N Winston Cl
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates33.01927, -89.42437
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Ritchie Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Ritchie 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Ritchie Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Ritchie Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 19 over Ritchie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.