US Bridges

Smith Co. 150-A over Bch of Davis Creek

Poor

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 4N R 6E · Structure no. SA6500000000081

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 150-A over Bch of Davis Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Co. 150-A over Bch of Davis Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 150-A
CrossesBch of Davis Creek
LocationSec 3 T 4N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 244
Coordinates32.21743, -89.67483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans300
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 150-A over Bch of Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 150-A over Bch of 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. 150-A over Bch of Davis Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 150-A over Bch of Davis Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 150-A over Bch of Davis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.