US Bridges

Courtney Road over Little Black Creek

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 2N R15W · Structure no. SA3700000000040

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtney Road over Little Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Courtney Road over Little Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCourtney Road
CrossesLittle Black Creek
LocationSec 33 T 2N R15W
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates31.08754, -89.51398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Courtney Road over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtney Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Courtney Road over Little Black Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Courtney Road over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Courtney Road over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.