Dub Smith Road over Sorghum Branch
GoodKemper County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T10N R14E · Structure no. SA3500000000044
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dub Smith Road over Sorghum Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Dub Smith Road over Sorghum Branch in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Dub Smith Road over Sorghum Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dub Smith Road over Sorghum Branch 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 Dub Smith Road over Sorghum Branch carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dub Smith Road over Sorghum Branch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dub Smith Road over Sorghum Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.