US Bridges

SR 15 over Potterchitto Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 310001505113520

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
340 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Potterchitto Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 15 over Potterchitto 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesPotterchitto Creek
Location0.3 MI N I 20
RouteState Highway 15
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34397, -89.13607
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 15 over Potterchitto Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Potterchitto 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Potterchitto Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Potterchitto Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Potterchitto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.