Smallwood DR over Caney Creek
PoorClosed to trafficHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 5N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000151
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smallwood DR over Caney Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smallwood DR over Caney Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smallwood DR over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smallwood DR over Caney 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Smallwood DR over Caney Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Smallwood DR over Caney Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Smallwood DR over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.