US Bridges

Smith Co. 20 over Sullivan Hollow Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T10N R15W B · Structure no. SA6500000000132

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 20 over Sullivan Hollow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 20 over Sullivan Hollow Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 20
CrossesSullivan Hollow Creek
LocationSec 28 T10N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates31.80579, -89.51817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 20 over Sullivan Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 20 over Sullivan Hollow 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. 20 over Sullivan Hollow Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 20 over Sullivan Hollow 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. 20 over Sullivan Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.