US Bridges

SR 18 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI E Claiborne Cl · Structure no. 310001801501980

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 18 over Unnamed Stream in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.4 MI E Claiborne Cl
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates32.00846, -90.68291
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 18 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 18 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.