US Bridges

CO RD 96 over Little Black Creek

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T20N R10E · Structure no. SA7800000000060

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 96 over Little Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 96 over Little Black Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 96
CrossesLittle Black Creek
LocationSec 8 T20N R10E
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates33.61628, -89.26708
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks—
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 CO RD 96 over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 96 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 96 over Little Black Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 96 over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CO RD 96 over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.