US Bridges

SR 334 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI W SR 9 · Structure no. 310033405802640

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 334 over Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 334 over Stream in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 334
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI W SR 9
RouteState Highway 334
CountyPontotoc County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.23944, -89.11919
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2023)
Projected traffic790 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$166 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 334 over Stream built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 334 over Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 334 over Stream carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 334 over Stream?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 334 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.