US Bridges

SR 314 over Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI W Old SR 6 · Structure no. 310031403600460

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 314 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 314 over Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 314
CrossesCreek
Location4.9 MI W Old SR 6
RouteState Highway 314
Coordinates34.41509, -89.60271
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2023)
Projected traffic740 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 314 over Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 314 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 314 over Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 314 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 314 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.