US Bridges

SR 541 over Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI N Simpson Cl · Structure no. 310054106103450

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 541 over Rocky Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 810 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 541
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.6 MI N Simpson Cl
RouteState Highway 541
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.0549, -89.74598
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$420 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 541 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 541 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.