Blackwater 493 RD over Blackwater Creek
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 9N R16E B · Structure no. SA3500000000023
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackwater 493 RD over Blackwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Blackwater 493 RD over Blackwater Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blackwater 493 RD over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blackwater 493 RD over Blackwater 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Blackwater 493 RD over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blackwater 493 RD over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Blackwater 493 RD over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.