US Bridges

Smith Co. 93 over Morgan Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 2N R 8E B · Structure no. SA6500000000044

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
154 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 93 over Morgan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 93 over Morgan Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 93
CrossesMorgan Creek
LocationSec 23 T 2N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates32.0025, -89.4532
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans500
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (47 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2024)
Projected traffic195 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 93 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 93 over Morgan 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Co. 93 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 93 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 93 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.