Kemper Springs RD over Blackwater Creek
FairKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 9N R16E B · Structure no. SA3500000000020
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kemper Springs RD over Blackwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kemper Springs RD over Blackwater Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Kemper Springs RD over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kemper Springs RD over Blackwater 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Kemper Springs RD over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Kemper Springs RD over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Kemper Springs RD over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.