SR 43 over Jourdan River
GoodHancock County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI N I 10 · Structure no. 310004302300760
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 366 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Jourdan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Jourdan River in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 43 over Jourdan River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Jourdan River 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Jourdan River carry?
About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Jourdan River?
The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Jourdan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.