US Bridges

SR 15 over Etehomo Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI N SR 533 · Structure no. 310001503109810

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
761 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Etehomo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Etehomo Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2043. The structure is 761 ft (232.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesEtehomo Creek
Location1.8 MI N SR 533
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates31.87798, -89.27909
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length761 ft (232.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2023)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 15 over Etehomo Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Etehomo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Etehomo Creek carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Etehomo Creek?

The structure is 761 ft (232.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Etehomo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.