US Bridges

SR 18 over Clear Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI W SR 43 · Structure no. 310001806109030

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 18 over Clear Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.3 MI W SR 43
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates32.10171, -89.79587
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 18 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Clear 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 18 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.