SR 43 over Dry Creek
FairMadison County, Mississippi · 9.3 MI N SR 16 · Structure no. 310004304520240
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 43 over Dry Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Dry Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.