US Bridges

SR 7 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N SR 315 · Structure no. 310000708110270

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Abandoned RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 7 over Abandoned RR in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 7
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location1.4 MI N SR 315
RouteState Highway 7
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.18189, -89.6229
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Abandoned RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.