US Bridges

Smith Lake RD NE over Trib E Bogue Chitto Riv

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 7N R 8E · Structure no. SA4300000000186

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Lake RD NE over Trib E Bogue Chitto Riv is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Lake RD NE over Trib E Bogue Chitto Riv in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith Lake RD NE
CrossesTrib E Bogue Chitto Riv
LocationSec 9 T 7N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates31.59658, -90.40394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks8%
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$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Lake RD NE over Trib E Bogue Chitto Riv built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Lake RD NE over Trib E Bogue Chitto Riv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Lake RD NE over Trib E Bogue Chitto Riv carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Lake RD NE over Trib E Bogue Chitto Riv?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Lake RD NE over Trib E Bogue Chitto Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.