US Bridges

Smith Co. 8 over Bch of Clear Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T10N R13W B · Structure no. SA6500000000117

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 8 over Bch of Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Co. 8 over Bch of Clear Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 8
CrossesBch of Clear Creek
LocationSec 19 T10N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 1218
Coordinates31.81562, -89.33933
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2022)
Projected traffic645 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 8 over Bch of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 8 over Bch of Clear 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 Co. 8 over Bch of Clear Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 8 over Bch of Clear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Smith Co. 8 over Bch of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.