SR 35 over Big Black River
PoorCarroll County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI N Attala Cl · Structure no. 310003500817670
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,030 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 35 over Big Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Big Black River in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 35 over Big Black River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 35 over Big Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 35 over Big Black River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SR 35 over Big Black River?
The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 35 over Big Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.