SR 43 over Billy Walker Creek
GoodRankin County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI N SR 18 · Structure no. 310004306114800
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Billy Walker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 43 over Billy Walker Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 43 over Billy Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Billy Walker 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Billy Walker Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Billy Walker Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Billy Walker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.