US Bridges

SR 13 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI N Lamar Cl · Structure no. 310001304603490

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 13 over Unnamed Stream in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location2.6 MI N Lamar Cl
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates31.13427, -89.68964
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 13 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Unnamed 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 13 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.