SR 43 over Soloman Creek
FairPearl River County, Mississippi · 6.5 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 310004305503090
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Soloman Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 43 over Soloman Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Soloman Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Soloman Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Soloman Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Soloman Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Soloman Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.