Old HWY 24 over Big Black Creek
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 4N R15W B · Structure no. SA3700000000096
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 480 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 24 over Big Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 24 over Big Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2046. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 24 over Big Black Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 24 over Big 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 24 over Big Black Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 24 over Big Black Creek?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 24 over Big Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.