US Bridges

SR 486 over Creek

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI E SR 16 · Structure no. 310048605000600

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 486 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 486 over Creek in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 486
CrossesCreek
Location6.0 MI E SR 16
RouteState Highway 486
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.73263, -89.01006
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic630 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 486 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 486 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 486 over Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 486 over Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 486 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.