SR 43 over Walnut Creek
GoodMadison County, Mississippi · 5.3 MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 310004304519140
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Walnut Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Walnut 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.