US Bridges

Smith Co. 86 over Fisher Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 1N R 8E · Structure no. SA6500000000024

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 86 over Fisher Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Co. 86 over Fisher Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 86
CrossesFisher Creek
LocationSec 5 T 1N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates31.95007, -89.49774
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 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$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 86 over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 86 over Fisher 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. 86 over Fisher Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 86 over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 86 over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.