SR 15 over Tuxachanie Creek
GoodHarrison County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI N I 10 · Structure no. 310001502401000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 540 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Tuxachanie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Tuxachanie Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Tuxachanie Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Tuxachanie 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Tuxachanie Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Tuxachanie Creek?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Tuxachanie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.