Smith Co. 136 over Ichusa Creek
Smith County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Smith Co. 136 over Ichusa Creek in Smith County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 50 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 135 of the 175 inventoried bridges in Smith County rated good (77.1%); 7 (4.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 186 ft |
| Location | Sec 28 T 3N R 9E |
| NBI structure number | SA6500000000079 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Smith County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 28 over Leaf River | 1973 | 5,800 | Fair |
| SR 28 over Relief | 1999 | 5,800 | Good |
| SR 28 over Oakahay Creek | 1973 | 5,100 | Good |
| SR 28 over Mill Creek | 1973 | 5,100 | Good |
| SR 28 over Bog Branch | 1973 | 5,100 | Good |
| SR 28 over Big Creek | 1999 | 4,100 | Good |
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