SR 42 over Chickasawhay River
FairGreene County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI W SR 57 · Structure no. 310004202110790
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 421 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 540
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Chickasawhay River in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Chickasawhay River built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Chickasawhay River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Chickasawhay River carry?
About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Chickasawhay River?
The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Chickasawhay River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.