US Bridges

Fats Smith Circle over Trib to Chickasawhay Riv

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · SEC_19_T 6N_R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000156

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fats Smith Circle over Trib to Chickasawhay Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Fats Smith Circle over Trib to Chickasawhay Riv in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, 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 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFats Smith Circle
CrossesTrib to Chickasawhay Riv
LocationSEC_19_T 6N_R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 2001
Coordinates31.46604, -88.52136
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic525 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fats Smith Circle over Trib to Chickasawhay Riv built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fats Smith Circle over Trib to Chickasawhay Riv 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fats Smith Circle over Trib to Chickasawhay Riv carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Fats Smith Circle over Trib to Chickasawhay Riv?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Fats Smith Circle over Trib to Chickasawhay Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.