US Bridges

SR 16 over Tilda Bogue Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI E SR 43 · Structure no. 310001604508450

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Tilda Bogue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Tilda Bogue Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesTilda Bogue Creek
Location3.7 MI E SR 43
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.62559, -89.94814
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Tilda Bogue Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Tilda Bogue 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 Tilda Bogue Creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Tilda Bogue Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Tilda Bogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.