US Bridges

SR 334 over Stream

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 8.7 MI SE SR 6 · Structure no. 310033403600870

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 334 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 334 over Stream in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR 334
CrossesStream
Location8.7 MI SE SR 6
RouteState Highway 334
Coordinates34.27885, -89.41205
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 334 over Stream built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 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 760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 334 over Stream?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 334 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.