US Bridges

SR 541 over Mill Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N SR 149 · Structure no. 310054106402130

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 541 over Mill Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 541
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4 MI N SR 149
RouteState Highway 541
Coordinates31.87856, -89.73109
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 541 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 541 over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 541 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.