SR 16 over Yellow Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI E SR 25 · Structure no. 310001604010670
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Yellow Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Yellow 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 Yellow Creek carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Yellow Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 16 over Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.