SR 43 over Bain Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI N Madison Cl · Structure no. 310004304021780
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Bain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Bain Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Bain Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Bain Creek 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 43 over Bain Creek carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Bain Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Bain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.