Ashe Nursery Road over Black Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 1N R12W B · Structure no. SA1800000000011
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 680 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ashe Nursery Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashe Nursery Road over Black Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ashe Nursery Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ashe Nursery Road over Black Creek 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Ashe Nursery Road over Black Creek carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ashe Nursery Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ashe Nursery Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.