Claude Smith Road over Pope Creek
GoodWalthall County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 2N R10E B · Structure no. SA7400000000046
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Claude Smith Road over Pope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Claude Smith Road over Pope Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Claude Smith Road over Pope Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Claude Smith Road over Pope 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Claude Smith Road over Pope Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Claude Smith Road over Pope Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Claude Smith Road over Pope Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.