SR 43 over Clear Creek
GoodMarion County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI N Pearl River Cl · Structure no. 310004304606760
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Clear Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Clear 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Clear Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.