US Bridges

SR 30 over Creek

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 12.6 MI E SR15 · Structure no. 310003007304600

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 30 over Creek in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 30
CrossesCreek
Location12.6 MI E SR15
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates34.56428, -88.82641
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 30 over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 30 over Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 30 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.