US Bridges

SR 24 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Amite County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI W Pike Cl · Structure no. 310002400306920

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 24 over Unnamed Stream in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.1 MI W Pike Cl
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates31.20095, -90.59943
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 24 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Unnamed Stream 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 24 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.