US Bridges

SR 57 over Meadow Branch

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N SR 63 · Structure no. 31000570210727A

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Meadow Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Meadow Branch in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesMeadow Branch
Location0.8 MI N SR 63
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates31.15153, -88.50027
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 57 over Meadow Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Meadow Branch 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 57 over Meadow Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Meadow Branch?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Meadow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.