US Bridges

Fifteen Mile Creek over Fifteen Mile Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · SEC_15_T 7N_R 4E · Structure no. SA1900000000112

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifteen Mile Creek over Fifteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifteen Mile Creek over Fifteen Mile Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFifteen Mile Creek
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
LocationSEC_15_T 7N_R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates31.57273, -90.80258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifteen Mile Creek over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifteen Mile Creek over Fifteen Mile 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Fifteen Mile Creek over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fifteen Mile Creek over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fifteen Mile Creek over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.