US Bridges

SR 42 over Stream

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI W SR 35 · Structure no. 310004203302610

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 42 over Stream in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesStream
Location1.4 MI W SR 35
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates31.51526, -89.7688
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 42 over Stream built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Stream carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 42 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.