SR 495 over Bales Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI N SR 493 · Structure no. 310049503800500
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 495 over Bales Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 495 over Bales Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 495 over Bales Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 495 over Bales 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 495 over Bales Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 495 over Bales Creek?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 495 over Bales Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.