US Bridges

Smith 141-B over Raspberry Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec_ 6_T 4N_R 6E · Structure no. SA6500000000084

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith 141-B over Raspberry Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith 141-B over Raspberry Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSmith 141-B
CrossesRaspberry Creek
LocationSec_ 6_T 4N_R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 530
Coordinates32.22169, -89.72484
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$990,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith 141-B over Raspberry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith 141-B over Raspberry 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 141-B over Raspberry Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith 141-B over Raspberry Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smith 141-B over Raspberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.