US Bridges

Hatley-Smithville over Caldwell Branch

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T12S R 8E B · Structure no. SA4800000000030

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,802
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatley-Smithville over Caldwell Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hatley-Smithville over Caldwell Branch in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,802 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHatley-Smithville
CrossesCaldwell Branch
LocationSec 13 T12S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 822
Coordinates34.03771, -88.40491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating69.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,802 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hatley-Smithville over Caldwell Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatley-Smithville over Caldwell 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hatley-Smithville over Caldwell Branch carry?

About 1,802 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hatley-Smithville over Caldwell Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Hatley-Smithville over Caldwell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.