Smith Co. 77 over Ely Creek
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 1N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6500000000014
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 600 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 77 over Ely Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 77 over Ely Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 61 years old, older 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Co. 77 over Ely Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Smith Co. 77 over Ely 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Co. 77 over Ely Creek carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 77 over Ely Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 77 over Ely Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.