US Bridges

SR 315 over Clarendon CR Spillway

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · 5.7 MI E I 55 · Structure no. 310031505404010

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Clarendon CR Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 315 over Clarendon CR Spillway in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 315
CrossesClarendon CR Spillway
Location5.7 MI E I 55
RouteState Highway 315
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.41195, -89.81976
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Clarendon CR Spillway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 315 over Clarendon CR Spillway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 315 over Clarendon CR Spillway carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Clarendon CR Spillway?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 315 over Clarendon CR Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.