Black Creek Road over Black Creek
FairLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T17S R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000051
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Creek Road over Black Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Black Creek Road over Black Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Creek Road over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Creek Road over 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Black Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Black Creek Road over Black Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Black Creek Road over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.