US Bridges

Snake Smith Road over East Fork Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 7S R10E · Structure no. SA2900000000013

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Smith Road over East Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Snake Smith Road over East Fork Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSnake Smith Road
CrossesEast Fork Creek
LocationSec 36 T 7S R10E
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates34.42081, -88.20472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Snake Smith Road over East Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake Smith Road over East Fork Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Snake Smith Road over East Fork Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Snake Smith Road over East Fork Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Snake Smith Road over East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.