SR 9 over Big Black River
PoorChoctaw County, Mississippi · Choctaw/Webster Cl · Structure no. 310000901001520
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over Big Black River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Big Black River in Choctaw 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 3 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over Big Black River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 9 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 9 over Big Black River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over Big Black River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over Big Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.