Smith CO 538 - B over Davis Creek
PoorSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 4N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6500000000080
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith CO 538 - B over Davis Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith CO 538 - B over Davis Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 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 538 - B over Davis Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith CO 538 - B over Davis 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 538 - B over Davis Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith CO 538 - B over Davis Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Smith CO 538 - B over Davis Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.