US Bridges

SR 15 over Tippah River

Fair

Tippah County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI S SR 4 · Structure no. 310001507031070

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Tippah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Tippah River 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesTippah River
Location4.2 MI S SR 4
RouteState Highway 15
CountyTippah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.69083, -89.00097
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 Tippah River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Tippah River 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 Tippah River carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Tippah River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Tippah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.