US Bridges

SR 15 over Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N Webster Cl · Structure no. 310001500924120

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 87 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI N Webster Cl
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.74923, -89.05139
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
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

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 15 over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 15 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.