US Bridges

SR 15 over Guyton Creek

Fair

Tippah County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N Union Cl · Structure no. 310001507030510

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Guyton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Guyton Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesGuyton Creek
Location1.7 MI N Union Cl
RouteState Highway 15
CountyTippah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.62168, -89.01358
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Guyton Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Guyton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Guyton Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Guyton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Guyton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.