US Bridges

Wells RD over Smith CR

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 5N R 2W · Structure no. SA2500000000169

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells RD over Smith CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Wells RD over Smith CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWells RD
CrossesSmith CR
LocationSec 13 T 5N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 5096
Coordinates32.28228, -90.35194
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 Wells RD over Smith CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells RD over Smith CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wells RD over Smith CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wells RD over Smith CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wells RD over Smith CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.