Smith Co. 503 over Hatchapaloo Creek
FairSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 1N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6500000000004
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 479 ft
- 120 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 503 over Hatchapaloo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Co. 503 over Hatchapaloo Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Co. 503 over Hatchapaloo Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 503 over Hatchapaloo 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 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Co. 503 over Hatchapaloo Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 503 over Hatchapaloo Creek?
The structure is 479 ft (146 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 503 over Hatchapaloo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.