Siwell Road over Branch Smith Creek
FairPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 5N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000405
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Siwell Road over Branch Smith Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Siwell Road over Branch Smith Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Siwell Road over Branch Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Siwell Road over Branch Smith Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Siwell Road over Branch Smith Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Siwell Road over Branch Smith Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Siwell Road over Branch Smith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.