Old Highway 11 over Black Creek
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 3N R14W B · Structure no. SA3700000000056
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 640 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 11 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 11 over Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2045. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Black Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 11 over 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old Highway 11 over Black Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 11 over Black Creek?
The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 11 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.