US Bridges

Smith Co. 106 over Little Hathapaloo Creek

Fair

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 1N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6500000000017

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 106 over Little Hathapaloo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 106 over Little Hathapaloo Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 106
CrossesLittle Hathapaloo Creek
LocationSec 29 T 1N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates31.90155, -89.61059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans200
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 106 over Little Hathapaloo Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 106 over Little Hathapaloo 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. 106 over Little Hathapaloo Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 106 over Little Hathapaloo Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 106 over Little Hathapaloo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.