Rossie Smith Road over Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000313
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 300 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rossie Smith Road over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rossie Smith Road over Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rossie Smith Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rossie Smith Road over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Rossie Smith Road over Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Rossie Smith Road over Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Rossie Smith Road over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.