US Bridges

SR 495 over Penders Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N Lauderdale Cl · Structure no. 310049503501020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 495 over Penders Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 495 over Penders Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 495
CrossesPenders Creek
Location1.4 MI N Lauderdale Cl
RouteState Highway 495
Coordinates32.59109, -88.78476
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$470 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 495 over Penders Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 495 over Penders 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 495 over Penders Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 495 over Penders Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 495 over Penders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.