US Bridges

SR 184 over Okatoma Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 210008401612260

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 184 over Okatoma Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2043. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 184
CrossesOkatoma Creek
Location0.4 MI E US 49
RouteState Highway 184
Coordinates31.64733, -89.55373
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 184 over Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 184 over Okatoma 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 184 over Okatoma Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 184 over Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR 184 over Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.