US Bridges

SR 15 over Dry Creek Canal

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI N SR 503 · Structure no. 310001505114370

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Dry Creek Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Dry Creek Canal 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesDry Creek Canal
Location2.0 MI N SR 503
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.46368, -89.11421
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Dry Creek Canal built?

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

What condition is SR 15 over Dry Creek Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Dry Creek Canal carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Dry Creek Canal?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Dry Creek Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.