SR 46 over Underwood Creek Relief
FairClay County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI N SR 50 · Structure no. 310004601301720
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Underwood Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Underwood Creek Relief in Clay 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 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 46 over Underwood Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over Underwood Creek Relief 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 Underwood Creek Relief carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Underwood Creek Relief?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Underwood Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.