US Bridges

SR 346 over John Creek

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 310034605800830

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 346 over John Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 346 over John Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 346
CrossesJohn Creek
Location1.3 MI W SR 15
RouteState Highway 346
Coordinates34.3436, -89.05932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 John Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 346 over John 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 John Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 346 over John Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 346 over John Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.