US Bridges

US 11 over Little Black Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 210001103705450

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Little Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location5.0 MI N SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates31.07128, -89.42135
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 11 over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Little Black 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over Little Black Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.