SR 3 over Creek
PoorYazoo County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI N SR 433 · Structure no. 310000308202120
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 over Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR 3 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SR 3 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.