US Bridges

SR 15 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI N SR 42 East · Structure no. 310001505605430

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Beaver Dam Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location0.3 MI N SR 42 East
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates31.36241, -88.93555
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 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 traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 15 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Beaver Dam 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.