US Bridges

SR 15 over Brougher Creek

Fair

Tippah County, Mississippi · 5.3 MI N Union Cl · Structure no. 310001507030850

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Brougher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Brougher 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesBrougher Creek
Location5.3 MI N Union Cl
RouteState Highway 15
CountyTippah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.67008, -89.02653
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Brougher Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 15 over Brougher 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 Brougher Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Brougher Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 15 over Brougher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.