US Bridges

SR 489 over Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · 16.8 MI N US 80 · Structure no. 310048905101680

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 489 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 489 over Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 489
CrossesCreek
Location16.8 MI N US 80
RouteState Highway 489
Coordinates32.51589, -89.17257
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic950 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 489 over Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 489 over 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 489 over Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 489 over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 489 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.