US Bridges

SR 340 over Creek

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI E SR 341 · Structure no. 310034000900170

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 340 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 340 over Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 340
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 MI E SR 341
RouteState Highway 340
CountyChickasaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.75747, -89.10046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic480 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$148 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 340 over Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 340 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 340 over Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 340 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 340 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.