SR 43 over Chinquapin Creek
GoodPearl River County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S SR 26 · Structure no. 310004305504470
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Chinquapin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Chinquapin Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Chinquapin Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Chinquapin 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 Chinquapin Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Chinquapin Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Chinquapin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.