US Bridges

SR 553 over Stream

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · 4.7 M N Adams Cl · Structure no. 310055303200570

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 553 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 553 over Stream in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 553
CrossesStream
Location4.7 M N Adams Cl
RouteState Highway 553
CountyJefferson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.69246, -91.23951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 553 over Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 553 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 553 over Stream carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 553 over Stream?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns SR 553 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.