Smith Station RD over Blue Bayou
FairHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T16N R 5E B · Structure no. SA2500000000395
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Station RD over Blue Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Station RD over Blue Bayou in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Station RD over Blue Bayou built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Smith Station RD over Blue Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Station RD over Blue Bayou carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Smith Station RD over Blue Bayou?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Station RD over Blue Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.