US Bridges

SR 178 over Oaklimiter Creek

Good

Benton County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI E SR 5 · Structure no. 310017800505130

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 178 over Oaklimiter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 178 over Oaklimiter Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 178
CrossesOaklimiter Creek
Location1.1 MI E SR 5
RouteState Highway 178
Coordinates34.61575, -89.16536
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 178 over Oaklimiter Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 178 over Oaklimiter 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 SR 178 over Oaklimiter Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 178 over Oaklimiter Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 178 over Oaklimiter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.