Rossie Smith over Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000130
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rossie Smith over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rossie Smith over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 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 Rossie Smith over Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rossie Smith over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Rossie Smith over Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rossie Smith over Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Rossie Smith over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.