US Bridges

SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 5.8 MI N SR 492 · Structure no. 31000190500521B

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesCushtusia Creek
Location5.8 MI N SR 492
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.69448, -89.04586
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 19 over Cushtusia Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Cushtusia 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 19 over Cushtusia Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Cushtusia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.