US Bridges

SR 313 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 340000704715682

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 313 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 313 over Stream in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 313
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI E SR 7
RouteState Highway 313
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.86267, -89.38787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$940 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 313 over Stream built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 313 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 313 over Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 313 over Stream?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 313 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.