US Bridges

SR 15 over Brougher Creek

Fair

Tippah County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI S SR 4 · Structure no. 310001507031000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Brougher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Brougher Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesBrougher Creek
Location4.9 MI S SR 4
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates34.68541, -89.01021
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 Brougher Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 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 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Brougher Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Brougher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.