US Bridges

SR 9W over Stream

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N Calhoun Cl · Structure no. 310000943601150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9W over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9W over Stream in Lafayette 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 9W
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI N Calhoun Cl
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.16475, -89.44142
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 9W over Stream built?

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

What condition is SR 9W 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 9W over Stream carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 9W over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 9W over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.