Old HWY 15 over Tuxachanie Creek
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6S R 9W · Structure no. SA2400000000041
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 15 over Tuxachanie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 15 over Tuxachanie Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old HWY 15 over Tuxachanie Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 15 over Tuxachanie Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Old HWY 15 over Tuxachanie Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 15 over Tuxachanie Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 15 over Tuxachanie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.