US Bridges

SR 43 over Tilda Bogue Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N SR 16 · Structure no. 310004304519470

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Tilda Bogue Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Tilda Bogue Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesTilda Bogue Creek
Location1.7 MI N SR 16
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates32.62927, -89.9885
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 Tilda Bogue Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Tilda Bogue 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 Tilda Bogue Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 43 over Tilda Bogue Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Tilda Bogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.