SR 17 over Black Creek
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI S SR 12 East · Structure no. 310001702603850
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over Black Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 17 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 over Black 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over Black Creek carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over Black Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.