US Bridges

N Caston Street over Small Stream

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 3N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000092

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Caston Street over Small Stream is a concrete culvert carrying N Caston Street over Small Stream in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Caston Street
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationSec 1 T 3N R 7E
RouteCity Street 452
Coordinates31.24875, -90.45944
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$303,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Caston Street over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Caston Street over Small 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N Caston Street over Small Stream carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is N Caston Street over Small Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns N Caston Street over Small Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.