A Smith Road over Big Creek
PoorPosted for loadForrest County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 5N R14W · Structure no. SA1800000000217
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 105
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
A Smith Road over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying A Smith Road over Big Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was A Smith Road over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is A Smith Road over Big Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does A Smith Road over Big Creek carry?
About 105 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is A Smith Road over Big Creek?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns A Smith Road over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.