US Bridges

Smith County RD 61 over Clear Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T10N R16W · Structure no. SA6500000000156

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith County RD 61 over Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith County RD 61 over Clear Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 25 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmith County RD 61
CrossesClear Creek
LocationSec 9 T10N R16W
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates31.84696, -89.61795
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith County RD 61 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Smith County RD 61 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 2024.

How much traffic does Smith County RD 61 over Clear Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith County RD 61 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Smith County RD 61 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.