Blackwater Road over Blackwater Creek
GoodMarshall County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 6S R 4W · Structure no. SA4700000000150
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 209 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blackwater Road over Blackwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Blackwater Road over Blackwater Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 65 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 Blackwater Road over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Blackwater Road over Blackwater 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 2024.
How much traffic does Blackwater Road over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Blackwater Road over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Blackwater Road over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.