US Bridges

US 11 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Clarke County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI S Lauderdale Cl · Structure no. 210001101214870

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Stream in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesStream
Location1.2 MI S Lauderdale Cl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyClarke County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.21324, -88.78746
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$186 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Stream carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Stream?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.