US Bridges

SR 43 over Stream

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 310004305502890

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 43 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesStream
Location4.5 MI N US 11
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates30.57086, -89.73241
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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$200 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 43 over Stream built?

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

What condition is SR 43 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Stream carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Stream?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.