Old HWY 78 over Oklimeter Creek
GoodBenton County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 5S R 1E B · Structure no. SA0500000000043
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 78 over Oklimeter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 78 over Oklimeter Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Old HWY 78 over Oklimeter Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 78 over Oklimeter 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Old HWY 78 over Oklimeter Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Old HWY 78 over Oklimeter Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 78 over Oklimeter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.