US Bridges

CO RD 7 over Horse Pen Creek

Fair

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T21N R 8E B · Structure no. SA7800000000088

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 7 over Horse Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 7 over Horse Pen Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 7
CrossesHorse Pen Creek
LocationSec 5 T21N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 7
Coordinates33.71089, -89.48404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2014)
Projected traffic90 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 7 over Horse Pen Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 7 over Horse Pen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 7 over Horse Pen Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 7 over Horse Pen Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CO RD 7 over Horse Pen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.