US Bridges

SR 15 over Stream

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI N SR 490 · Structure no. 310001508018530

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying SR 15 over Stream in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI N SR 490
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.01437, -89.06125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$932 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Stream built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Stream carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Stream?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.