US Bridges

SR 15 over Crenshaw Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI N Newton Cl · Structure no. 310001505015610

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Crenshaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Crenshaw Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesCrenshaw Creek
Location4.5 MI N Newton Cl
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.63259, -89.1378
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 15 over Crenshaw Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Crenshaw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Crenshaw Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Crenshaw Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Crenshaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.