SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek
GoodPearl River County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 310004305502610
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 710 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek 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 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2043. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek 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 carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek?
The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Hobolochitto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.