US Bridges

SR 7 over Indian Creek

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI N US 72 · Structure no. 310000700516840

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
752 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Indian Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 752 ft (229.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.6 MI N US 72
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates34.98323, -89.2498
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length752 ft (229.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 7 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Indian Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 752 ft (229.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.