US Bridges

SR 19 over Hurricane Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI N Alabama ST Line · Structure no. 310001903800200

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 19 over Hurricane Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.0 MI N Alabama ST Line
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.26747, -88.45667
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 19 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Hurricane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Hurricane Creek?

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

Who owns SR 19 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.