Smith Ferry Road over Johnson Branch
GoodLawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 8N R10E B · Structure no. SA3900000000069
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Ferry Road over Johnson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Ferry Road over Johnson Branch in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Smith Ferry Road over Johnson Branch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Ferry Road over Johnson Branch 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Ferry Road over Johnson Branch carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Smith Ferry Road over Johnson Branch?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Ferry Road over Johnson Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.