US Bridges

CO RD 379 over Okatibee Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 4N R15E B · Structure no. SA1200000000110

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 379 over Okatibee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 379 over Okatibee Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 555 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 379
CrossesOkatibee Creek
LocationSec 4 T 4N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates32.21341, -88.76556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic555 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CO RD 379 over Okatibee Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 379 over Okatibee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 379 over Okatibee Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 379 over Okatibee Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 379 over Okatibee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.