US Bridges

Triplett Store RD over Blackwater Creek

PoorPosted for load

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T14N R14E · Structure no. SA8000000000054

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Triplett Store RD over Blackwater Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Triplett Store RD over Blackwater Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesTriplett Store RD
CrossesBlackwater Creek
LocationSec 12 T14N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates33.08553, -88.82022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.7 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2021)
Projected traffic8 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$755,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Triplett Store RD over Blackwater Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Triplett Store RD over Blackwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Triplett Store RD over Blackwater Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Triplett Store RD over Blackwater Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Triplett Store RD over Blackwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.