US Bridges

SR 346 over Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 6.6 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 310034605800300

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 346 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 346 over Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 346
CrossesCreek
Location6.6 MI W SR 15
RouteState Highway 346
Coordinates34.35375, -89.1363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 346 over Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 346 over 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 346 over Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 346 over Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 346 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.