US Bridges

SR 15 over Lapatubby Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI N US 278/SR 6 · Structure no. 31000150582817B

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Lapatubby Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Lapatubby Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesLapatubby Creek
Location1.1 MI N US 278/SR 6
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates34.30262, -89.03162
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lapatubby Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Lapatubby 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Lapatubby Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Lapatubby Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Lapatubby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.