US Bridges

SR 47 over Creek

Good

Clay County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI N SR 50 · Structure no. 310004701300450

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 47 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 47 over Creek in Clay County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 47
CrossesCreek
Location4.5 MI N SR 50
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates33.67156, -88.75756
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 47 over Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 47 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 47 over Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 47 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 47 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.