US Bridges

SR 46 over Unnamed Creek

Fair

Webster County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 310004607800040

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Unnamed Creek in Webster 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 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.4 MI E SR 15
RouteState Highway 46
CountyWebster County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.73415, -89.0446
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2023)
Projected traffic890 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 46 over Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 46 over Unnamed 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.