US Bridges

SR 149 over Sellers Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 310014906412810

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
570 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Sellers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 over Sellers Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesSellers Creek
Location0.7 MI N SR 13
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates31.97282, -89.89339
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspection—
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 149 over Sellers Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 over Sellers 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.

How much traffic does SR 149 over Sellers Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Sellers Creek?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over Sellers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.