SR 15 over Tarlow Creek
GoodNewton County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI N SR 504 · Structure no. 310001505113040
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Tarlow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 15 over Tarlow Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Tarlow Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Tarlow 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Tarlow Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Tarlow Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Tarlow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.