US Bridges

SR 354 over Muddy Creek

FairPosted for load

Tippah County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 310035407000120

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 354 over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 354 over Muddy Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 354
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location1.2 MI E SR 15
RouteState Highway 354
CountyTippah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.93895, -88.88467
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2023)
Projected traffic970 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 354 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 354 over 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 354 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 354 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 354 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.