US Bridges

Smith Co. 50 over Bch of Clear Creek

Fair

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T10N R16W B · Structure no. SA6500000000140

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 50 over Bch of Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Co. 50 over Bch of Clear Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 50
CrossesBch of Clear Creek
LocationSec 14 T10N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates31.84151, -89.57991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 50 over Bch of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 50 over Bch of 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Co. 50 over Bch of Clear Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 50 over Bch of Clear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Smith Co. 50 over Bch of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.