US Bridges

SR 7 over Stream

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N SR 313 · Structure no. 310000704715800

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 7 over Stream in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesStream
Location1.4 MI N SR 313
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.87587, -89.37775
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 7 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Stream carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.