Old Ms HWY No 7 over Local Drainage Gren.Dam
PoorPosted for loadGrenada County, Mississippi · 4MI E JCT US51 & Old Ms 7 · Structure no. CEPLMKMS0000003
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Old Ms HWY No 7 over Local Drainage Gren.Dam is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Ms HWY No 7 over Local Drainage Gren.Dam in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Ms HWY No 7 over Local Drainage Gren.Dam built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Ms HWY No 7 over Local Drainage Gren.Dam in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Old Ms HWY No 7 over Local Drainage Gren.Dam carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Ms HWY No 7 over Local Drainage Gren.Dam?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Ms HWY No 7 over Local Drainage Gren.Dam?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).