Churchwell Road over Black Creek
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 2N R13W B · Structure no. SA1800000000056
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 520 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Churchwell Road over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Churchwell Road over Black Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2044. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 24 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Churchwell Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Churchwell 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Churchwell Road over Black Creek carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Churchwell Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Churchwell Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.