US Bridges

SR 315 over Stream

Fair

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 7.7 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 310031508107320

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
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 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 315
CrossesStream
Location7.7 MI E SR 7
RouteState Highway 315
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.16697, -89.52006
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2023)
Projected traffic710 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 315 over Stream built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 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 710 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 315 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 315 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.