US Bridges

SR 15 over Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N SR 19 · Structure no. 310001505017050

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesCreek
Location0.9 MI N SR 19
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.81646, -89.10302
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 15 over 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 Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.