US Bridges

SR 370 over Silver Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI E SR 145 · Structure no. 310037004105750

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 370 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 370 over Silver Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 370
CrossesSilver Creek
Location2.0 MI E SR 145
RouteState Highway 370
Coordinates34.50918, -88.59947
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 370 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 370 over Silver 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 370 over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 370 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 370 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.