US Bridges

SR 16 over Town Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · 5.7 MI E SR 25 · Structure no. 310001604010990

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Town Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesTown Creek
Location5.7 MI E SR 25
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.73209, -89.53648
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$374 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Town Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 16 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.