Smith Co. 120 over Bowlen Creek
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 3N R 8E · Structure no. SA6500000000067
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 400 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 120 over Bowlen Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 120 over Bowlen Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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. 120 over Bowlen Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 120 over Bowlen 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Co. 120 over Bowlen Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 120 over Bowlen Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 120 over Bowlen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.