US Bridges

SR 334 over Agricultural UP Stream

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 9.0 MI SE SR 6 · Structure no. 310033403600900

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
760
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 334 over Agricultural UP Stream is a concrete slab carrying SR 334 over Agricultural UP 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 334
CrossesAgricultural UP Stream
Location9.0 MI SE SR 6
RouteState Highway 334
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.27809, -89.4073
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$60 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 334 over Agricultural UP Stream built?

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

What condition is SR 334 over Agricultural UP 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 Agricultural UP Stream carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 334 over Agricultural UP Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR 334 over Agricultural UP Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.