Eastside DR over Smith Mill Creek
FairJones County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 6N R10W · Structure no. SA3400000000012
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastside DR over Smith Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Eastside DR over Smith Mill Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Eastside DR over Smith Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eastside DR over Smith Mill 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Eastside DR over Smith Mill Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eastside DR over Smith Mill Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Eastside DR over Smith Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.