Smith CO 18-3 over Nelse Branch
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 2N R 8E · Structure no. SA6500000000043
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 400 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith CO 18-3 over Nelse Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith CO 18-3 over Nelse Branch in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith CO 18-3 over Nelse Branch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith CO 18-3 over Nelse Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Smith CO 18-3 over Nelse Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Smith CO 18-3 over Nelse Branch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Smith CO 18-3 over Nelse Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.