SR 7 over Howard Creek
GoodGrenada County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI W I 55 · Structure no. 310000702206550
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 7 over Howard Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Howard Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 7 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 7 over Howard 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 7 over Howard Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 7 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns SR 7 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.