US Bridges

SR 15 over SR 8

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · SR 15 over SR 8 · Structure no. 31000150092520B

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over SR 8 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over SR 8 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesSR 8
LocationSR 15 over SR 8
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.89285, -89.03333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over SR 8 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over SR 8 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 15 over SR 8 carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over SR 8?

The structure is 328 ft (100.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over SR 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.