SR 346 over Mud Creek
PoorPontotoc County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 310034605800360
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 346 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 346 over Mud 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 346 over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 346 over Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 346 over Mud Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 346 over Mud Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 346 over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.