Smith Co. 146 over Raspberry Creek
PoorSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 4N R 6E · Structure no. SA6500000000089
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 33 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 146 over Raspberry Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Co. 146 over Raspberry Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Co. 146 over Raspberry Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 146 over Raspberry 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. 146 over Raspberry Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 146 over Raspberry Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 146 over Raspberry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.