US Bridges

Hatley-Smithville over Weaver Creek

Poor

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T13S R18W B · Structure no. SA4800000000083

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,808
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatley-Smithville over Weaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hatley-Smithville over Weaver Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,808 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHatley-Smithville
CrossesWeaver Creek
LocationSec 10 T13S R18W B
RouteCounty Highway 1624
Coordinates33.95278, -88.42528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,808 (2024)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
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 Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatley-Smithville over Weaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hatley-Smithville over Weaver Creek carry?

About 1,808 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hatley-Smithville over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hatley-Smithville over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.