US Bridges

SR 15 over KCS RR Creek

Fair

Winston County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N Neshoba Cl · Structure no. 310001508017910

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
398 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over KCS RR Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over KCS RR Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 398 ft (121.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesKCS RR Creek
Location0.2 MI N Neshoba Cl
RouteState Highway 15
CountyWinston County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.93475, -89.09496
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length398 ft (121.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 15 over KCS RR Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over KCS RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over KCS RR Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over KCS RR Creek?

The structure is 398 ft (121.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over KCS RR Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.