SR 16 over Little Sunflower River
GoodSharkey County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 310001606301450
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 346 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Little Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Little Sunflower River in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Little Sunflower River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Little Sunflower River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Little Sunflower River carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Little Sunflower River?
The structure is 346 ft (105.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Little Sunflower River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.