SR 7 over Black Creek Relief
FairPosted for loadGrenada County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI N Carroll Cl · Structure no. 310000702205300
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 7 over Black Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Black Creek Relief in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 7 over Black Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 7 over Black Creek Relief 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 7 over Black Creek Relief carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 7 over Black Creek Relief?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 7 over Black Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.