SR 43 over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodPearl River County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI W US 11 · Structure no. 310004305502490
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Norfolk Southern RR in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.