US Bridges

SR 315 over Indian Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI E Quitman Cl · Structure no. 310031505401930

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 315 over Indian Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 315
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.3 MI E Quitman Cl
RouteState Highway 315
Coordinates34.45259, -90.1472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2023)
Projected traffic820 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 315 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 315 over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 315 over Indian Creek carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 315 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.