CO RD 253 over Big Black River Canal
GoodWebster County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T19N R 9E B · Structure no. SA7800000000036
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 253 over Big Black River Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 253 over Big Black River Canal in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 253 over Big Black River Canal built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 253 over Big Black River 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 CO RD 253 over Big Black River Canal carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 253 over Big Black River Canal?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 253 over Big Black River Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.