Smith Co. 8 over Clear Creek
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T10N R13E B · Structure no. SA6500000000118
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 8 over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 8 over 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. 8 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 8 over 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 Clear Creek carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 8 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 8 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.