US Bridges

Smith Co. 127 over White Oak Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 3N R 6E · Structure no. SA6500000000059

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
600 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 127 over White Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 127 over White Oak Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 127
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
LocationSec 28 T 3N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 271
Coordinates32.0675, -89.69583
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans600
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$870,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 127 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 127 over White Oak 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. 127 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 127 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 127 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.