US Bridges

SR 48 over Minnehaha Creek

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 310004805704030

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Minnehaha Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 48 over Minnehaha Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesMinnehaha Creek
Location0.2 MI W US 51
RouteState Highway 48
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.14561, -90.46468
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 48 over Minnehaha Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 48 over Minnehaha 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Minnehaha Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Minnehaha Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 48 over Minnehaha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.