US Bridges

Stewart-Huntsv. RD over Big Black Canal

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T18N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4900000000052

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart-Huntsv. RD over Big Black Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart-Huntsv. RD over Big Black Canal in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2030. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesStewart-Huntsv. RD
CrossesBig Black Canal
LocationSec 11 T18N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1730
Coordinates33.44122, -89.43561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart-Huntsv. RD over Big Black Canal built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart-Huntsv. RD over Big Black Canal 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 Stewart-Huntsv. RD over Big Black Canal carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Stewart-Huntsv. RD over Big Black Canal?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart-Huntsv. RD over Big Black Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.