US Bridges

Smith Co. 146 over Relief for Raspberry Ck

PoorPosted for load

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 4N R 6E · Structure no. SA6500000000088

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 146 over Relief for Raspberry Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Co. 146 over Relief for Raspberry Ck in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 146
CrossesRelief for Raspberry Ck
LocationSec 19 T 4N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 251
Coordinates32.16447, -89.71678
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$200,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 146 over Relief for Raspberry Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 146 over Relief for Raspberry Ck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Co. 146 over Relief for Raspberry Ck carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Smith Co. 146 over Relief for Raspberry Ck?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 146 over Relief for Raspberry Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.