US Bridges

SR 13 over Stream

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI S I 59 · Structure no. 310001305501450

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 13 over Stream in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI S I 59
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.00037, -89.41461
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$176 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Stream built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 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 SR 13 over Stream carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.