SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI E Madison Cl · Structure no. 310001604009860
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Pellaphalia 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek?
The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.