US Bridges

SR 7 over Turnbull Creek

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · 12.1 MI N Carroll Cl · Structure no. 310000702206250

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Turnbull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Turnbull Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesTurnbull Creek
Location12.1 MI N Carroll Cl
RouteState Highway 7
CountyGrenada County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.77839, -89.91499
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Turnbull Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Turnbull 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Turnbull Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Turnbull Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Turnbull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.