SR 4 over Smith Ditch
GoodTate County, Mississippi · 4.3 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 310000406903520
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4 over Smith Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Smith Ditch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4 over Smith Ditch built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 4 over Smith Ditch 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 4 over Smith Ditch carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 4 over Smith Ditch?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4 over Smith Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.