US Bridges

SR 7 over Courtney Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 6.3 MI N Yalobusha Cl · Structure no. 310000703610990

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Courtney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 7 over Courtney Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesCourtney Creek
Location6.3 MI N Yalobusha Cl
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates34.25272, -89.55141
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Courtney Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Courtney 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Courtney Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Courtney Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Courtney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.