St. Johns Rd. over Blackwater Creek
FairKemper County, Mississippi · SEC_17_T 9N_R17E · Structure no. SA3500000000029
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
St. Johns Rd. over Blackwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying St. Johns Rd. over Blackwater Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 St. Johns Rd. over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is St. Johns 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 St. Johns Rd. over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is St. Johns Rd. over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns St. Johns Rd. over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.