US Bridges

750 (smithbrdg Rd) over Tarebreeches Creek

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 1S R 6E · Structure no. SA0200000000007

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

750 (smithbrdg Rd) over Tarebreeches Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 750 (smithbrdg Rd) over Tarebreeches Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries750 (smithbrdg Rd)
CrossesTarebreeches Creek
LocationSec 35 T 1S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 211
Coordinates34.94567, -88.64122
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans500
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2024)
Projected traffic188 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 750 (smithbrdg Rd) over Tarebreeches Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 750 (smithbrdg Rd) over Tarebreeches Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 750 (smithbrdg Rd) over Tarebreeches Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 750 (smithbrdg Rd) over Tarebreeches Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 750 (smithbrdg Rd) over Tarebreeches Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.