US Bridges

SR 7 over Otoucalofa Creek Relief

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N SR 32 · Structure no. 31000070811007B

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Otoucalofa Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Otoucalofa Creek Relief in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,650 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesOtoucalofa Creek Relief
Location0.8 MI N SR 32
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates34.14566, -89.65266
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,650 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 7 over Otoucalofa Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Otoucalofa Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Otoucalofa Creek Relief carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Otoucalofa Creek Relief?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Otoucalofa Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.