US Bridges

SR 315 over Stream

Fair

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N SR 32 · Structure no. 310031508106530

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 315 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 315 over Stream in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 315
CrossesStream
Location1.3 MI N SR 32
RouteState Highway 315
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.14755, -89.63354
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$73 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 315 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 315 over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 315 over Stream carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Stream?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 315 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.