SR 6 over Smith Creek
PoorLee County, Mississippi · 7.8 MI S SR 178 · Structure no. 310000604113480
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 6 over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6 over Smith Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 6 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 6 over Smith 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 6 over Smith Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 6 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 6 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.