US Bridges

Smith Co. 64 over Br Little Hatchapaloo Ck

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 1N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6500000000015

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 64 over Br Little Hatchapaloo Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 64 over Br Little Hatchapaloo Ck in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2044. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 64
CrossesBr Little Hatchapaloo Ck
LocationSec 29 T 1N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates31.88781, -89.60944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHS 15
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 64 over Br Little Hatchapaloo Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 64 over Br Little Hatchapaloo Ck 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. 64 over Br Little Hatchapaloo Ck carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 64 over Br Little Hatchapaloo Ck?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 64 over Br Little Hatchapaloo Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.