US Bridges

Sarecennia Road over Black Creek

Good

Jackson County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6S R 5W B · Structure no. SA3000000000056

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sarecennia Road over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sarecennia Road over Black Creek in Jackson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2045. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSarecennia Road
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSec 28 T 6S R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 1019
Coordinates30.49639, -88.49444
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2025)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sarecennia Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sarecennia Road over Black 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sarecennia Road over Black Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sarecennia Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sarecennia Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.