US Bridges

Hatley-Smithville over Four Mile Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T12S R18W B · Structure no. SA4800000000051

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,011
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatley-Smithville over Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hatley-Smithville over Four Mile Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,011 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHatley-Smithville
CrossesFour Mile Creek
LocationSec 15 T12S R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 822
Coordinates34.02253, -88.41333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,011 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatley-Smithville over Four Mile Creek 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 Four Mile Creek carry?

About 2,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hatley-Smithville over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hatley-Smithville over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.