US Bridges

Smith Co. 72 over Fisher Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 1N R 8E · Structure no. SA6500000000032

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
400 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 1996, so it is 29 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 72
CrossesFisher Creek
LocationSec 28 T 1N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates31.89212, -89.47781
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans400
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$950,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 72 over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 72 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. 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 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 72 over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.