US Bridges

SR 7 over Little Springs Relief

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI N SR 310 · Structure no. 310000704713990

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Little Springs Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SR 7 over Little Springs Relief in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesLittle Springs Relief
Location4.7 MI N SR 310
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates34.64378, -89.46705
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 7 over Little Springs Relief built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Little Springs Relief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Little Springs Relief carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Little Springs Relief?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 7 over Little Springs Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.