US Bridges

Smith Co. 33 over Clear Creek

Fair

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T10N R13W B · Structure no. SA6500000000116

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 33 over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 33 over Clear Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 33
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 6 T10N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 20
Coordinates31.86889, -89.34472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic337 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 33 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 33 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Co. 33 over Clear Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 33 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 33 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.