US Bridges

Smith Co. 41 over Clear Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T10N R16W · Structure no. SA6500000000155

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 41 over Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 41 over Clear Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 41
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 11 T10N R16W
RouteCounty Highway 288
Coordinates31.84942, -89.57772
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$900,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 41 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 41 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. 41 over Clear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Smith Co. 41 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 41 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.