US Bridges

SR 355 over Stream

Good

Union County, Mississippi · 9.8 MI N Pontotoc Cl · Structure no. 310035507300980

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 355 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 355 over Stream in Union County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 355
CrossesStream
Location9.8 MI N Pontotoc Cl
RouteState Highway 355
Coordinates34.45228, -89.21949
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$166 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 355 over Stream built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 355 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 355 over Stream carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 355 over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 355 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.