US Bridges

SR 43 over Stream

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N SR 16 · Structure no. 310004304519330

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 43 over Stream in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI N SR 16
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates32.61541, -90.00414
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 43 over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 43 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.