West Smith Ferry over Branch
FairLawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8N R10E · Structure no. SA3900000000066
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Smith Ferry over Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Smith Ferry over Branch in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Smith Ferry over Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Smith Ferry over Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does West Smith Ferry over Branch carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Smith Ferry over Branch?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Smith Ferry over Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.