US Bridges

SR 7 over Bear Creek

Good

Humphreys County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S Leflore Cl · Structure no. 310000702700520

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
474 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Bear Creek 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.5 MI S Leflore Cl
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates33.27023, -90.45958
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Bear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.