US Bridges

SR 334 over Stream

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI SE SR 6 · Structure no. 310033403600490

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 334 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 334 over Stream in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 334
CrossesStream
Location4.9 MI SE SR 6
RouteState Highway 334
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.30357, -89.46197
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 334 over Stream built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 334 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 334 over Stream carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 334 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 334 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.