US Bridges

SR 42 over SR 57

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · SR 42 over SR 57 · Structure no. 310004207711300

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over SR 57 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over SR 57 in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesSR 57
LocationSR 42 over SR 57
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates31.43614, -88.46609
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 42 over SR 57 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over SR 57 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 42 over SR 57 carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over SR 57?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over SR 57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.