SR 23 over Smith Creek
FairItawamba County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI N Monroe Cl · Structure no. 310002302900640
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 23 over Smith Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 23 over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR 23 over Smith Creek carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 23 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.