US Bridges

Smith Co. 102 over Ely Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 1N R 7E · Structure no. SA650000000A009

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
156 ft
500 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 102 over Ely Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 102 over Ely Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 102
CrossesEly Creek
LocationSec 14 T 1N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 206
Coordinates31.91851, -89.54617
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans500
Design loadHL 93
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks8%
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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 102 over Ely Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 102 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. 102 over Ely Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 102 over Ely Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 102 over Ely Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.