US Bridges

Smith Spur Road over I 59/I 20

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 9.9 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 410005903816700

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Spur Road over I 59/I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Smith Spur Road over I 59/I 20 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Spur Road
CrossesI 59/I 20
Location9.9 MI N US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.41193, -88.46951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Spur Road over I 59/I 20 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Spur Road over I 59/I 20 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Spur Road over I 59/I 20 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Spur Road over I 59/I 20?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Spur Road over I 59/I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.