SR 15 over Chewawah Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI N SR 340 · Structure no. 310001500924570
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Chewawah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Chewawah Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Chewawah Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Chewawah 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Chewawah Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Chewawah Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Chewawah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.