SR 43 over Pelahatchie Creek
GoodRankin County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 310004306115990
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Pelahatchie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Pelahatchie Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pelahatchie Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Pelahatchie 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 Pelahatchie Creek carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Pelahatchie Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Pelahatchie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.