US Bridges

SR 15 over CO RD KCS RR Old SR 15

Fair

Winston County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N SR 14 · Structure no. 31000150801950A

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over CO RD KCS RR Old SR 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over CO RD KCS RR Old SR 15 in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesCO RD KCS RR Old SR 15
Location1.7 MI N SR 14
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates33.15089, -89.08634
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2023)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over CO RD KCS RR Old SR 15 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over CO RD KCS RR Old SR 15 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 CO RD KCS RR Old SR 15 carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over CO RD KCS RR Old SR 15?

The structure is 363 ft (110.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over CO RD KCS RR Old SR 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.