US Bridges

SR 483 over Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI S Leake Cl · Structure no. 310048306200860

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 483 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 483 over Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 483
CrossesCreek
Location0.7 MI S Leake Cl
RouteState Highway 483
Coordinates32.56756, -89.71301
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2023)
Projected traffic640 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 483 over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 483 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 483 over Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 483 over Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 483 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.