Smith Co. 529 over Bch of W Tallahala Creek
PoorSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 3N R 9E B · Structure no. SA6500000000078
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 529 over Bch of W Tallahala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Co. 529 over Bch of W Tallahala Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Co. 529 over Bch of W Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 529 over Bch of W Tallahala Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Co. 529 over Bch of W Tallahala Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 529 over Bch of W Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 529 over Bch of W Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.