SR 43 over Rials Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI S SR 13 · Structure no. 310004306412610
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 43 over Rials Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 43 over Rials Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 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 Rials Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 43 over Rials 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 43 over Rials Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 43 over Rials Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 43 over Rials Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.