US Bridges

SR 494 over Reece Creek

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · 9.7 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 310049405101050

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 494 over Reece Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 494 over Reece Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 494
CrossesReece Creek
Location9.7 MI E SR 15
RouteState Highway 494
Coordinates32.51089, -88.96689
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 494 over Reece Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 494 over Reece 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 494 over Reece Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 494 over Reece Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 494 over Reece Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.