US Bridges

SR 448 over Clear Creek

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 310044800600560

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 448 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 448 over Clear Creek in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 448
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.4 MI E SR 1
RouteState Highway 448
Coordinates33.60271, -90.95213
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 448 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 448 over Clear 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 448 over Clear Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 448 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 448 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.