Smith Co. 53 over Mclauren Creek
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T10N R16W · Structure no. SA6500000000142
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 53 over Mclauren Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 53 over Mclauren Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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. 53 over Mclauren Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 53 over Mclauren 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. 53 over Mclauren Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 53 over Mclauren Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 53 over Mclauren Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.