Smith County 23 over Lyon Creek Branch
FairSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T10N R14W · Structure no. SA6500000000157
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 200 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith County 23 over Lyon Creek Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith County 23 over Lyon Creek Branch 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith County 23 over Lyon Creek Branch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Smith County 23 over Lyon Creek Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Smith County 23 over Lyon Creek Branch carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Smith County 23 over Lyon Creek Branch?
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 County 23 over Lyon Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.