Smith Co. 80 over Leaf River
FairSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 1N R 8E · Structure no. SA6500000000026
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 590 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 80 over Leaf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Co. 80 over Leaf River in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. 80 over Leaf River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 80 over Leaf River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Co. 80 over Leaf River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 80 over Leaf River?
The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 80 over Leaf River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.