SR 15 over Okannatie Creek
FairClosed to trafficUnion County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N Pontotoc Cl · Structure no. 310001507328760
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Okannatie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Okannatie Creek in Union 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Okannatie Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Okannatie 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Okannatie Creek carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Okannatie Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Okannatie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.