US Bridges

US 11 over Stream

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI S US 49 · Structure no. 210001101807230

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 11 over Stream in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI S US 49
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates31.30405, -89.32033
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Stream built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Stream carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 11 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.