US Bridges

SR 19 over Watkins Creek

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N SR 15 · Structure no. 310001905006160

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Watkins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 19 over Watkins Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesWatkins Creek
Location0.2 MI N SR 15
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.81199, -89.11774
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Watkins Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 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 19 over Watkins Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Watkins Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 19 over Watkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.