US Bridges

SR 15 over Coon Shuck Creek

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S SR 485 · Structure no. 310001505016190

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Coon Shuck Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 15 over Coon Shuck Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesCoon Shuck Creek
Location1.0 MI S SR 485
RouteState Highway 15
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.71338, -89.14984
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Coon Shuck Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Coon Shuck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Coon Shuck Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Coon Shuck Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Coon Shuck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.