US Bridges

SR 315 over Hotophia Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI S SR 6 · Structure no. 310031505404930

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
327 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Hotophia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 315 over Hotophia Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 315
CrossesHotophia Creek
Location0.3 MI S SR 6
RouteState Highway 315
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.32484, -89.79016
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Hotophia Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 315 over Hotophia Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 315 over Hotophia Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Hotophia Creek?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 315 over Hotophia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.