US Bridges

SR 537 over Stream

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N of Laurel · Structure no. 310053703400080

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 537 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 537 over Stream in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 537
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI N of Laurel
RouteState Highway 537
Coordinates31.73821, -89.12459
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 537 over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 537 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 537 over Stream carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 537 over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 537 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.