SR 15 over North Prong Muddy Creek
FairTippah County, Mississippi · 8.0 MI N SR 4 · Structure no. 310001507032290
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over North Prong Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over North Prong Muddy Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over North Prong Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over North Prong Muddy 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 North Prong Muddy Creek carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over North Prong Muddy Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over North Prong Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.