US Bridges

SR 42 over Mason Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · 5.8 MI E SR 63 · Structure no. 310004202109900

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Mason Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 42 over Mason Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesMason Creek
Location5.8 MI E SR 63
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates31.38693, -88.67784
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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 42 over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Mason Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Mason Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Mason Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 42 over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.