Smith Station RD over Bch 14 Mile Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2500000000184
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Station RD over Bch 14 Mile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Station RD over Bch 14 Mile Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Smith Station RD over Bch 14 Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Station RD over Bch 14 Mile 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Smith Station RD over Bch 14 Mile Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Smith Station RD over Bch 14 Mile Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Station RD over Bch 14 Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.