SR 16 over Big Black River
PoorYazoo County, Mississippi · Yazoo/Madison Cl · Structure no. 310001608207100
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 680 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 16 over Big Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Big Black River in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.
It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 16 over Big Black River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 16 over Big Black River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 16 over Big Black River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 16 over Big Black River?
The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 16 over Big Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.