US Bridges

Smith Co. 133 over Jump Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 3N R 6E · Structure no. SA6500000000057

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
174 ft
600 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 133 over Jump Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 133 over Jump Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 133
CrossesJump Creek
LocationSec 16 T 3N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 310
Coordinates32.09847, -89.68735
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans600
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 133 over Jump Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 133 over Jump 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. 133 over Jump Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 133 over Jump Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 133 over Jump Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.