US Bridges

SR 315 over Otoucalofa Trib No 1

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI E SR 7 Business · Structure no. 310031508106800

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Otoucalofa Trib No 1 is a concrete culvert carrying SR 315 over Otoucalofa Trib No 1 in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 315
CrossesOtoucalofa Trib No 1
Location2.4 MI E SR 7 Business
RouteState Highway 315
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.14057, -89.58527
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Trib No 1 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 315 over Otoucalofa Trib No 1 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 Trib No 1 carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Otoucalofa Trib No 1?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 315 over Otoucalofa Trib No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.