US Bridges

Black Creek Road over Black Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 5N R17W · Structure no. SA460000000A121

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 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 Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlack Creek Road
CrossesBlack Creek
LocationSec 1 T 5N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates31.42717, -89.66619
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Black Creek Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek Road 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 April 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.