Blackwell Farm RD over Hester Creek
FairHarrison County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 6S R10W · Structure no. SA2400000000045
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 539
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackwell Farm RD over Hester Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Blackwell Farm RD over Hester Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Blackwell Farm RD over Hester Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackwell Farm RD over Hester 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Blackwell Farm RD over Hester Creek carry?
About 539 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blackwell Farm RD over Hester Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Blackwell Farm RD over Hester Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.