SR 15 over Lappatubby Creek
GoodPontotoc County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI S Union Cl · Structure no. 310001505828490
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 560 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Lappatubby Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Lappatubby Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Lappatubby Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Lappatubby 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 Lappatubby Creek carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Lappatubby Creek?
The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Lappatubby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.