US Bridges

Salem School Road over Black Creek

FairPosted for load

George County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 1S R 8W B · Structure no. SA2000000000077

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem School Road over Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Salem School Road over Black Creek in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem School Road
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSec 9 T 1S R 8W B
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyGeorge County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.97551, -88.79805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$169,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem School Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem School 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Salem School Road over Black Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Salem School Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Salem School Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.