US Bridges

SR 23 over Stream

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 12.1 MI N Monroe Cl · Structure no. 310002302901520

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 23 over Stream in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 23
CrossesStream
Location12.1 MI N Monroe Cl
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates34.21458, -88.25877
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2023)
Projected traffic740 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$313 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 23 over Stream built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 23 over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Stream carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Stream?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 23 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.