US Bridges

SR 15 over Red Creek

Fair

Stone County, Mississippi · 7.3 MI N Harrison Cl · Structure no. 310001506602860

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
562 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Red Creek in Stone County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesRed Creek
Location7.3 MI N Harrison Cl
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates30.77281, -88.91317
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length562 ft (171.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 15 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Red Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Red Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Red Creek?

The structure is 562 ft (171.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.