US Bridges

SR 26 over Stream

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI W I 59 · Structure no. 310002605501940

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Stream in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesStream
Location1.7 MI W I 59
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates30.84098, -89.51836
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$289 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Stream 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Stream carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.