US Bridges

SR 37 over Fisher Creek

FairPosted for load

Smith County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI N SR 28 · Structure no. 310003706501430

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Fisher Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Fisher Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesFisher Creek
Location3.7 MI N SR 28
RouteState Highway 37
CountySmith County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.87819, -89.44991
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$686 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Fisher Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Fisher Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.