US Bridges

SR 57 over SR 142

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · SR 57 over SR 142 · Structure no. 31000570770943A

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over SR 142 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over SR 142 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesSR 142
LocationSR 57 over SR 142
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates31.44553, -88.46522
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 57 over SR 142 built?

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

What condition is SR 57 over SR 142 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 57 over SR 142 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over SR 142?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over SR 142?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.