US Bridges

SR 3 over Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 9.2 MI N SR 433 · Structure no. 310000308203030

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 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 1963, so it is 62 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesCreek
Location9.2 MI N SR 433
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates32.78611, -90.4687
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 3 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over 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 3 over Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.