US Bridges

SR 315 over Otoucalofa Creek

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N SR 32 · Structure no. 310031508106470

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
342 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Otoucalofa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 315 over Otoucalofa Creek in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR 315
CrossesOtoucalofa Creek
Location0.7 MI N SR 32
RouteState Highway 315
Coordinates34.14138, -89.63716
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 315 over Otoucalofa Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 315 over Otoucalofa Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 315 over Otoucalofa Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Otoucalofa Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 315 over Otoucalofa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.