US Bridges

SR 465 over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI W US 61 · Structure no. 310046507500260

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 465 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 465 over Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 465
CrossesCreek
Location2.6 MI W US 61
RouteState Highway 465
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.47331, -90.83815
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$603 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 465 over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 465 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 465 over Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 465 over Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 465 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.