SR 43 over Crane Pond Creek
GoodHancock County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI E Pearl River Cl · Structure no. 310004302301960
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Crane Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 43 over Crane Pond 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Crane Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Crane Pond 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 Crane Pond Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Crane Pond Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 43 over Crane Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.