Emory Road over Upper Little Black Creek
FairPosted for loadHolmes County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T16N R 4E B · Structure no. SA2600000000138
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emory Road over Upper Little Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emory Road over Upper Little Black Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emory Road over Upper Little Black Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emory Road over Upper Little 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Emory Road over Upper Little Black Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Emory Road over Upper Little Black Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Emory Road over Upper Little Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.