US Bridges

SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N SR 345 · Structure no. 31000150582866A

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesTanglefoot Trail
Location1.5 MI N SR 345
RouteState Highway 15
CountyPontotoc County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.37244, -89.02609
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 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 traffic4,650 (2023)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 Tanglefoot Trail built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail 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 Tanglefoot Trail carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Tanglefoot Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.