US Bridges

SR 43 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI W SR 13 · Structure no. 310004303308420

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 43 over Unnamed Stream in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location4.0 MI W SR 13
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates31.43467, -89.94717
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic410 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 43 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Unnamed 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 43 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.