US Bridges

Smith Co. 80 over Keys Mill Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 1N R 9E · Structure no. SA6500000000033

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 80 over Keys Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Co. 80 over Keys Mill Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 80
CrossesKeys Mill Creek
LocationSec 20 T 1N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates31.91714, -89.40457
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 80 over Keys Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 80 over Keys Mill 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. 80 over Keys Mill Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 80 over Keys Mill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Smith Co. 80 over Keys Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.