US Bridges

Smylie Road over Wagoner Creek

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 2N R 3E · Structure no. SA0300000000060

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smylie Road over Wagoner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smylie Road over Wagoner Creek in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmylie Road
CrossesWagoner Creek
LocationSec 10 T 2N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates31.15111, -90.89167
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2021)
Projected traffic112 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Smylie Road over Wagoner Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smylie Road over Wagoner 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Smylie Road over Wagoner Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Smylie Road over Wagoner Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Smylie Road over Wagoner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.