Jimmy Smith Road over Bales Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 8N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000253
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jimmy Smith Road over Bales Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jimmy Smith Road over Bales Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Jimmy Smith Road over Bales Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jimmy Smith Road over Bales 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 2023.
How much traffic does Jimmy Smith Road over Bales Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jimmy Smith Road over Bales Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Jimmy Smith Road over Bales Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.