SR 16 over Pepper Creek
PoorYazoo County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI W Madison Cl · Structure no. 310001608206740
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Pepper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Pepper Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 49 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Pepper Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR 16 over Pepper 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Pepper Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Pepper Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Pepper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.