SR 15 over Blytha Creek
GoodChoctaw County, Mississippi · 5.3 MI S Webster Cl · Structure no. 310001501021880
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Blytha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Blytha Creek in Choctaw 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Blytha Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Blytha 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Blytha Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Blytha Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 15 over Blytha Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.