US Bridges

Smith Co. 104 over Ely Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 1N R 7E · Structure no. SA650000000A008

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 104 over Ely Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smith Co. 104 over Ely Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 104
CrossesEly Creek
LocationSec 11 T 1N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates31.93828, -89.5463
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans200
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 104 over Ely Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 104 over Ely 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Co. 104 over Ely Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 104 over Ely Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Smith Co. 104 over Ely Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.