US Bridges

SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek Spur

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S SR 43(SR43 Spur) · Structure no. 310004305502550

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
722 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek Spur is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek Spur in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesHobolochitto Creek Spur
Location1.0 MI S SR 43(SR43 Spur)
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates30.54292, -89.69872
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length722 ft (220.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek Spur built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek Spur 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 Hobolochitto Creek Spur carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek Spur?

The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.