Smith Co. 73 over Little Hatchapaloo Creek
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 1N R 7E · Structure no. SA6500000000016
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 400 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 73 over Little Hatchapaloo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 73 over Little Hatchapaloo Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. 73 over Little Hatchapaloo Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 73 over Little Hatchapaloo 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. 73 over Little Hatchapaloo Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 73 over Little Hatchapaloo Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 73 over Little Hatchapaloo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.