Smith Co. 118 over Big Shongelo Creek
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 3N R 8E · Structure no. SA6500000000072
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 217 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 118 over Big Shongelo Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 118 over Big Shongelo Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. 118 over Big Shongelo Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 118 over Big Shongelo 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Smith Co. 118 over Big Shongelo Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 118 over Big Shongelo Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 118 over Big Shongelo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.