SR 16 over Witt Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E SR 25 · Structure no. 310001604010420
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Witt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Witt Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Witt Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Witt 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 Witt Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Witt Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).
Who owns SR 16 over Witt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.