SR 16 over Deer Creek
GoodSharkey County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI E Issaquena Cl · Structure no. 310001606300710
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 203 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Deer Creek in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Deer 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Deer Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.