US Bridges

SR 57 over Black Creek

Good

George County, Mississippi · 7.7 MI S SR 26 · Structure no. 310005702003040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
492 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Black Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesBlack Creek
Location7.7 MI S SR 26
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates30.7793, -88.763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 57 over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Black 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Black Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Black Creek?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.