US Bridges

SR 46 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Clay County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI E Webster Cl · Structure no. 310004601300580

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 46 over Prairie Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location4.8 MI E Webster Cl
RouteState Highway 46
CountyClay County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.71056, -88.97241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2023)
Projected traffic940 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 46 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Prairie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 46 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.