US Bridges

SR 46 over Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · 4.6 MI N SR 50 · Structure no. 310004601301860

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 46
CrossesCreek
Location4.6 MI N SR 50
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates33.63267, -88.82497
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2023)
Projected traffic710 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$188 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.