US Bridges

SR 407 over Little Poplar Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI N Choctaw Cl · Structure no. 310040704902420

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 407 over Little Poplar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 407 over Little Poplar Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 407
CrossesLittle Poplar Creek
Location6.0 MI N Choctaw Cl
RouteState Highway 407
Coordinates33.34969, -89.54108
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 407 over Little Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 407 over Little Poplar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 407 over Little Poplar Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 407 over Little Poplar Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 407 over Little Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.