Old Highway 11 over Little Black Creek
FairLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 2N R14W B · Structure no. SA3700000000033
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 11 over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 11 over Little Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2046. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Highway 11 over Little Black Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 11 over Little Black 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 11 over Little Black Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 11 over Little Black Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 11 over Little Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.