US Bridges

SR 442 over Sunflower River

Fair

Sunflower County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI W US 49W · Structure no. 310044206701620

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 442 over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 442 over Sunflower River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 442
CrossesSunflower River
Location0.8 MI W US 49W
RouteState Highway 442
CountySunflower County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.65188, -90.53742
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$882 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 442 over Sunflower River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 442 over Sunflower River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 442 over Sunflower River carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 442 over Sunflower River?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 442 over Sunflower River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.