Smith CO 72 over Fisher Creek
FairSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 1N R 8E · Structure no. SA6500000000031
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith CO 72 over Fisher Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith CO 72 over Fisher 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 72 over Fisher Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith CO 72 over Fisher 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 72 over Fisher Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Smith CO 72 over Fisher Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Smith CO 72 over Fisher Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.