US Bridges

US 11 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 9.0 MI S SR 26 West · Structure no. 210001105502540

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying US 11 over Stream in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 11
CrossesStream
Location9.0 MI S SR 26 West
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.7263, -89.5945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 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$326 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 11 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Stream carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.