SR 540 over Sanders Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI W SR 149 · Structure no. 310054006400730
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 540 over Sanders Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 540 over Sanders Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 540 over Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 540 over Sanders 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 540 over Sanders Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 540 over Sanders Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 540 over Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.