US Bridges

SR 16 over Pickett Creek

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 6.1 MI E SR 433 · Structure no. 310001608206450

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Pickett Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Pickett Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesPickett Creek
Location6.1 MI E SR 433
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.76638, -90.17082
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 16 over Pickett Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Pickett Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Pickett Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Pickett Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 16 over Pickett Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.