US Bridges

Smith Co. 136 over Ichusa Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 3N R 9E · Structure no. SA6500000000079

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 136 over Ichusa Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 136 over Ichusa 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 136
CrossesIchusa Creek
LocationSec 28 T 3N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates32.06635, -89.37744
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 136 over Ichusa Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 136 over Ichusa 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. 136 over Ichusa Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 136 over Ichusa Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 136 over Ichusa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.