US Bridges

Smith Spur RD over Toomsuba Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 7N R18E B · Structure no. SA380000000A224

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Spur RD over Toomsuba Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Spur RD over Toomsuba Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith Spur RD
CrossesToomsuba Creek
LocationSec 29 T 7N R18E B
RouteCounty Highway 1013
Coordinates32.41359, -88.46995
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2021)
Projected traffic735 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Spur RD over Toomsuba Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Spur RD over Toomsuba Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Spur RD over Toomsuba Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Smith Spur RD over Toomsuba Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Spur RD over Toomsuba Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.