SR 16 over Bear Creek
GoodMadison County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 31000160450827B
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 772 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Bear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 772 ft (235.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Bear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Bear Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 772 ft (235.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.