US Bridges

SR 413 over Elkins Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI N SR 407 · Structure no. 310041301001070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
640
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 413 over Elkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 413 over Elkins Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 413
CrossesElkins Creek
Location2.9 MI N SR 407
RouteState Highway 413
Coordinates33.32805, -89.41088
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 413 over Elkins Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 413 over Elkins 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 413 over Elkins Creek carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 413 over Elkins Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 413 over Elkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.