SR 43 over Orphan Creek
GoodHancock County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI W SR 603 · Structure no. 310004302301430
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Orphan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Orphan Creek in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 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 Orphan Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Orphan 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Orphan Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Orphan Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Orphan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.