US Bridges

SR 15 over Turkey Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 310001505113800

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Turkey 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.1 MI N I 20
RouteState Highway 15
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.38249, -89.11893
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 15 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 15 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.