US Bridges

SR 16 over Big Scooba Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · 8.3 MI E SR 39 · Structure no. 310001603517300

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Big Scooba Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Big Scooba Creek in Kemper 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesBig Scooba Creek
Location8.3 MI E SR 39
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.81498, -88.52351
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 16 over Big Scooba Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Big Scooba 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Big Scooba Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Big Scooba Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 16 over Big Scooba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.