SR 15 over Houlka Creek
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · 4.1 MI N SR 8 · Structure no. 310001500925610
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 453 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Houlka Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Houlka 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Houlka Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Houlka 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 Houlka Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Houlka Creek?
The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Houlka Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.