SR 7 over Sky Lake
FairHumphreys County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S Leflore Cl · Structure no. 310000702700470
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 277 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 940
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 7 over Sky Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Sky Lake in Humphreys County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 7 over Sky Lake built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 7 over Sky Lake 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 7 over Sky Lake carry?
About 940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 7 over Sky Lake?
The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 7 over Sky Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.