US Bridges

SR 16 over Wolf Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 7.2 MI E Leake Cl · Structure no. 310001605013100

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Wolf Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesWolf Creek
Location7.2 MI E Leake Cl
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.77121, -89.19891
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 16 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Wolf 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 16 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 16 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.