US Bridges

SR 15 over Chuquatonchee Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N Chickasaw Cl · Structure no. 310001505826480

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Chuquatonchee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Chuquatonchee Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesChuquatonchee Creek
Location0.2 MI N Chickasaw Cl
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates34.07705, -89.00262
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 15 over Chuquatonchee Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Chuquatonchee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Chuquatonchee Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Chuquatonchee Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Chuquatonchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.