US Bridges

SR 16 over Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI E SR 491 · Structure no. 310001605014780

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 77 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 MI E SR 491
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.75584, -88.92597
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 16 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 16 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.