US Bridges

SR 15 over SR 19

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · SR15 over SR 19 · Structure no. 310001505016930

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over SR 19 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over SR 19 in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesSR 19
LocationSR15 over SR 19
RouteState Highway 15
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.8093, -89.11926
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over SR 19 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over SR 19 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over SR 19 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over SR 19?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over SR 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.