US Bridges

SR 7 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI N SR 30 · Structure no. 310000703612380

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Hurricane Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location2.9 MI N SR 30
RouteState Highway 7
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.4242, -89.49595
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$365 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Hurricane 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.