SR 15 over Watkins Creek
GoodNeshoba County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N SR 19 · Structure no. 310001505016950
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Watkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Watkins Creek 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Watkins Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Watkins 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Watkins Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Watkins Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SR 15 over Watkins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.