US Bridges

SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI E SR 25 · Structure no. 310001604010800

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
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 2004, so it is 21 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesPellaphalia Creek
Location4.0 MI E SR 25
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.72123, -89.56651
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 16 over Pellaphalia Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 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 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Pellaphalia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.