US Bridges

Smith Co. 93 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 2N R 8E B · Structure no. SA6500000000046

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 93 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Co. 93 over Beaverdam Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 93
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationSec 35 T 2N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates31.97158, -89.45027
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
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$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 93 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 93 over Beaverdam 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 Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 93 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns Smith Co. 93 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.