Sparta Rd. 1737 over Black Creek
GoodGrenada County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T21N R 3E B · Structure no. SA2200000000002
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sparta Rd. 1737 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sparta Rd. 1737 over Black Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2035. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sparta Rd. 1737 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sparta Rd. 1737 over Black 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Sparta Rd. 1737 over Black Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sparta Rd. 1737 over Black Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sparta Rd. 1737 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.