US Bridges

SR 541 over Unnamed Stream

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI N US 49 · Structure no. 310054106402390

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 541 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 541 over Unnamed Stream in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 541
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location3.6 MI N US 49
RouteState Highway 541
Coordinates31.91205, -89.73616
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 541 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 541 over Unnamed 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 SR 541 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 541 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 541 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.